Watch SpaceX launch its record-breaking 139th mission of the year today

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October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM

• •Liftoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (October 23).
• •Falcon 9 rocket to launch from Florida.
• •Mission includes the second Spainsat NG satellite.
• •This mission will be the 22nd for this booster.

SpaceX is set to launch its 139th mission of the year today, October 23rd, with liftoff scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET. The mission involves a Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying the second Spainsat Next Generation satellite. This launch will deploy the satellite into orbit, providing secure communications for the Spanish Armed Forces, and this will be the 22nd launch for this specific booster. SpaceX has already conducted 133 Falcon 9 missions and five Starship test flights this year, aiming to set a new company record.

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