SpaceX released an update on the failure of Falcon 9s second stage at the end of the Starlink 11-4 mission that launched February 1:
Other than cleanup of the debris and some handshakes, this may well be the end of the matter.
No Property Damage, No Injuries
It’s important to note that there was no real property damage reported, and that no one was injured as a result of the reentry of the second stage used for this mission.
Recent SpaceX Stage 2 Failures
| Mission | Date |
| Starlink 9-3 | July 11, 2024 |
| Crew 9 | September 28, 2025 |
| Starlink 11-4 | February 1, 2025 |
Falcon 9 Still Extremely Reliable
For 70+ missions the company launched between Starlink 9-3 and Starlink 11-4, S2 of Falcon 9 performed as expected. That more than a 96% success rate, but it is a decrease in reliability from previous years. Undoubtedly, SpaceX is working vigorously to identify and resolve any issues that contributed to recent de-orbit burns.
