SpaceX has postponed its Starship Flight 8 to March 3, 2025, aiming for a controlled splashdown off Western Australia. The company also successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites and was selected by NASA to launch the Pandora mission, focusing on exoplanet atmospheres.
On February 10, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The event marked the 12th Starlink launch of the year and showcased SpaceX's ongoing expansion of its satellite internet network.
Elon Musk made headlines during Super Bowl 2025 by sharing a high-profile advertisement with his followers, which highlighted the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer technology. The ad, promoting a collaboration between T-Mobile and Musk's Starlink, announced a new service aimed at enhancing connectivity, showcasing Musk's influence in tech and entertainment.
T-Mobile has expanded its Starlink satellite-to-phone connectivity beta program to include customers from rival carriers AT&T and Verizon, offering SMS text messaging in areas without traditional cellular coverage. The service, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, is free until July, after which it will cost $15 per month for T-Mobile customers and $20 for others. Future expansions include voice calls and data downloads.
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant step in expanding global internet coverage. The Falcon 9 rocket's predawn launch created a stunning visual display, visible across Central and Northern California.