SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket at midnight on December 1st, 2025, marking the beginning of a new month with a significant mission. This launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink broadband internet satellite constellation, a project that has been a major focus for the company this year. The Falcon 9, a workhorse rocket, has already made 152 launches in 2025, with 110 of those missions dedicated to Starlink. The upcoming flight, Starlink 6-86, will be the rocket's fourth Starlink mission, showcasing the company's commitment to this project. The launch is scheduled for 12:00:30 a.m. EST (0500:30 UTC) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with a south-easterly trajectory from Florida's Space Coast. Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage, offering an exciting opportunity to witness the launch in real-time. The Falcon 9 booster with the tail number 1095 will attempt a landing on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions' in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff. This would be the 144th landing on this vessel and the 541st booster landing overall, further solidifying SpaceX's expertise in reusable rocket technology. The mission's success will depend on the precision of the landing, which is a critical aspect of SpaceX's strategy to minimize the environmental impact of its launches.
