Elon Musk’s SpaceX has pursued its space goals aggressively in 2025, achieving a record-breaking number of rocket launches. The company now gears up for its final mission of the year: COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation, set for December 27 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This 165th launch will mark the capstone of an extraordinary year for the U.S. space leader.
Liftoff is scheduled from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 6:08 p.m. PT, supporting Italy’s Space Agency and Ministry of Defence. A backup window exists on December 28 at the same time if needed.
How to Watch SpaceX’s Final Falcon 9 Launch on Dec 27
Aerospace enthusiasts can catch the livestream on X (@SpaceX) or SpaceX’s website, starting 15 minutes before launch.
SpaceX shattered its prior annual record in 2025 with 165 missions, primarily deploying Starlink satellites and handling crew/cargo runs to the International Space Station.
