Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-95 — Post-launch Report

Executive takeaway

The launch added 29 second‑generation Starlink V2‑Mini satellites, each delivering up to 96 Gbps of throughput—four times the capacity of earlier units—thereby accelerating SpaceX’s goal of a global high‑speed broadband network. By expanding the mesh of optical inter‑satellite links, the batch strengthens the United States‑led constellation’s market position against rival LEO providers and deepens the geopolitical reach of American satellite‑Internet services.

Compute signal

Starlink V2‑Mini satellites carry optical inter‑satellite laser links (ISLs) capable of ~200 Gbps mesh routing, multiple Ku/Ka/E‑band phased‑array antennas, and on‑board routing processors that manage data traffic across the constellation, constituting a substantial orbital data‑relay capability.

Outcome

The Falcon 9 launch on 2 Dec 2025 successfully placed all 29 V2‑Mini satellites into LEO, confirming the continued high‑cadence deployment of SpaceX’s next‑generation broadband constellation and increasing total network capacity by roughly 2.8 Tbps.

Sources

• Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-95 Mission – RocketLaunch.org
• 2024 Starlink Progress Report – Starlink.com
• Starlink Technology – Starlink.com
• Filtronic launches into the future, securing a Strategic Partnership with SpaceX for Starlink constellation – Filtronic.com
• Sunset SpaceX launch adds 29 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit – Spaceflight Now
• Starlink Internet Services UK – Ofcom