SpaceX has achieved a major milestone with its 500th launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, marking an unprecedented era of reusable technology in space exploration. The recent launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 was the company’s 29th reuse of the first stage booster and the 83rd mission for SpaceX in 2025.
The rocket carried a payload of 27 Starlink satellites into orbit, joining a long list of successful missions that have made space travel more accessible. Notably, only two out of 500 launches have ended in complete failure.
SpaceX’s journey to this milestone began with its first successful orbital launch using the Falcon 1 rocket in 2008. Since then, the company has expanded its fleet to include the Falcon Heavy, a variant of the Falcon 9 rocket that consists of three rockets strapped together.
The 500th launch marks a significant achievement for SpaceX and serves as a testament to the company’s innovative approach to space technology. As the Space Coast celebrates this milestone, it highlights the importance of continued investment in space exploration and its potential to unlock new possibilities for humanity.
Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-overnight-canaveral-500th-spacex-falcon.html