SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11

SUCCESSJan 8, 2025 at 15:27 UTCFalcon 9 →
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink

A batch of 21 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 12-11
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 02a67327-807e-483f-ac6c-963a3fa22a5b
Reported date: Jan 8, 2025 at 15:27 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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#3THIS FLIGHT
5TOTAL FLIGHTS
5/5LANDINGS
31dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSA Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Jun 25, 2024Previous flight: Dec 8, 2024
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 12-11?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 12-11 going to?
The Starlink Group 12-11 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 12-11?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 12-11 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 8, 2025 at 15:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 02a67327-807e-483f-ac6c-963a3fa22a5b
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 12-11 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on January 8, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1086, made its 3rd flight, returning to service just 31 days after its previous mission. This launch expanded SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, the low-Earth-orbit network that delivers broadband internet to users worldwide; each batch is identified by its orbital group (here, Starlink Group 12-11). The launch was a success.