SpaceX has an ambitious lineup of missions planned for 2025, showcasing its commitment to advancing space exploration and technology. Here are some of the key missions scheduled for the year:
SpaceX aims to conduct 25 Starship launches in 2025. This includes various missions from its Starbase in Texas, pending FAA approval. The Starship program is a critical part of SpaceX's future plans, including potential missions to Mars.
SPHEREx Sky-Mapping Mission:
NASA and SpaceX are targeting late February 2025 for the launch of the SPHEREx observatory. This mission will produce 3D maps of the entire visible sky, enhancing our understanding of the universe.
Crew-11 Mission:
SpaceX's Crew-11 mission is scheduled for no earlier than July 2025. This mission will continue NASA's Commercial Crew Program, transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX recently launched the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from California. This mission highlights SpaceX's increasing launch cadence and its role in deploying various satellites and payloads into orbit.
Astranis Satellites Mission:
SpaceX is reattempting the Astranis satellites mission from Cape Canaveral. This mission involves launching satellites to provide broadband internet services, demonstrating SpaceX's versatility in commercial satellite deployment.
These missions underscore SpaceX's pivotal role in both government and commercial space endeavors, pushing the boundaries of space exploration and technology in the coming year.