SpaceX marked a historic milestone this week with the successful launch of its 100th mission of 2025 from Florida's Space Coast. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on November 20, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit. This launch, designated Starlink 6-78, was the 100th orbital launch from Florida this year, a record never before achieved. The first stage booster, B1080, made its 23rd flight and landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Spaceflight Now, the rapid launch cadence is largely due to SpaceX's ability to reuse Falcon 9 boosters, and the company is on track to hit 170 launches for the year.

The launch was widely covered by outlets like Republic World and SciNews, highlighting the smooth deployment of the Starlink satellites and the continued expansion of SpaceX's global internet constellation. The mission also underscores SpaceX's dominance in the launch industry, with the company responsible for the vast majority of launches from Florida's Space Coast. According to Space.com, SpaceX has now launched 149 Falcon 9 missions in 2025, more than 90 of them from Florida, setting a new annual record.

On the social media front, Elon Musk has been active, responding to critics and reaffirming his ambitious predictions. Musk recently stated on X that SpaceX will carry about 90% of all Earth's orbital payload this year, a claim he has made before but continues to emphasize. He also reiterated that Tesla is worth more than the rest of the auto industry combined, based on market capitalization. Musk's comments have sparked debate among listeners, with some praising his vision and others questioning the timelines and feasibility of his predictions.

In the broader space community, there is growing excitement about the potential for solar-powered AI data centers in orbit, a concept Musk has promoted. He believes that Starship will be able to deliver around 300 gigawatts per year of solar-powered AI satellites to orbit, a bold ambition that has drawn comparisons to similar ideas from other tech leaders.

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