Sun Feb 23 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## SpaceX to Launch New Starlink Mission with Untested Booster Sunday Night
**CAPE CANAVERAL, FL –** SpaceX is poised to launch another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 on Sunday night, marking the debut flight of a brand new Falcon 9 first-stage booster. Liftoff is targeted for 11:42 p.m. EDT, with backup launch opportunities extending until 3:42 a.m. Monday.
The mission, designated Starlink 12-13, will deploy the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket will follow a southeast trajectory, with the first-stage booster scheduled to land on the “Just Read the Instructions” drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, eliminating the possibility of sonic booms over Florida.
While many Falcon 9 first-stage boosters have logged over 20 flights, the exact number currently in rotation by SpaceX remains undisclosed. This launch marks a significant step for the company, showcasing its continued expansion of its Starlink constellation and the reuse of its rocket components. Florida Today will provide live updates starting 90 minutes before launch at FloridaToday.com/Space.
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