After much delay, a Falcon 9 rocket launch finally sent four satellites for Astranis Space Technologies to orbit. The SpaceX rocket took off on a delivery mission right at midnight on Sunday, December 29 from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40,

SpaceX is hoping to get in two more rocket launches before the year comes to a close − which will bring the record year in Florida to 93 launches. Federal Aviation Administration warnings show two possible launches in the coming days: Another attempt at the Astranis mission and the SpaceX Starlink 12-6 mission.

SpaceX said it would be the 17th flight of the Falcon 9 first-stage booster supporting this mission. The booster has previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat

Florida is gearing up for a busy 2025 in space exploration, with a packed schedule of rocket launches planned. From high-profile NASA missions to ambitious commercial projects, the launches are poised to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.