SpaceX successfully launched 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to orbit on February 7, 2026, continuing its deployment of the next-generation internet constellation. The mission targeted shell 11 of the Starlink megaconstellation, which aims to provide global broadband coverage. The V2 Mini satellites represent an evolved design of SpaceX's second-generation Starlink architecture, offering improved performance and capabilities over earlier variants.

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a primary launch site for SpaceX's polar and sun-synchronous orbital missions. Booster B1087 powered the flight, marking its sixth successful mission. The reuse of flight-proven hardware demonstrates SpaceX's operational efficiency and the maturation of its reusable rocket program.

The mission concluded successfully, with all 25 satellites deployed to their intended orbit. This launch represented another step in SpaceX's ambitious plan to complete Starlink's global coverage, with shell 11 being among the higher-altitude orbital shells in the constellation. The continued cadence of Starlink launches underscores the company's commitment to expanding its satellite internet service worldwide.