SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 at 7:12 p.m. local time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 6-94 mission, marking Florida's 99th orbital liftoff this year. The flight carried another set of Starlink broadband satellites and briefly lit the Space Coast night sky. Photographs from the Nov. 18 nighttime launch captured the event, as Florida continues to be a busy hub for orbital missions.
SpaceX's Starlink 6-94 Lights Up the Night — Florida's 99th Orbital Launch This Year
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 at 7:12 p.m. local time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 6-94 mission, marking Florida's 99th orbital liftoff this year. The flight carried another set of Starlink broadband satellites and briefly lit the Space Coast night sky. Photographs from the Nov. 18 nighttime launch captured the event, as Florida continues to be a busy hub for orbital missions.
01:15 PM, 11/19/2025Science
SpaceX completed another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking Florida's 99th orbital rocket launch of the year. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 7:12 p.m. local time on the Starlink 6-94 mission, briefly illuminating the clear Space Coast night sky.
The vehicle launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, adjacent to NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Designated Starlink 6-94, the flight carried another batch of broadband satellites to expand SpaceX's global internet constellation.
Observers along the coast and in nearby communities watched as the rocket climbed through the evening sky. Photographers captured dramatic images of the Nov. 18 nighttime liftoff, highlighting the growing cadence of launches from Florida's space complex.
Why it matters
This mission underscores Florida's continued role as a major hub for orbital activity, with the statewide tally reaching 99 launches so far this year. The frequent flights support commercial satellite deployments, scientific missions and a robust launch infrastructure that serves both government and private-sector customers.
For current launch schedules and live updates, consult official launch provider pages and trusted space news sources. Reported by Rick Neale.