Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-44
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-45 on June 24
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Launches Jun 24, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-28 on June 20
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Launches Jun 20, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch NROL-179 on June 18
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Launches Jun 18, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-54 on June 15
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 15, 2026.
Launches Jun 15, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-43
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 6, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-47
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 3, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-41
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 30, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-37
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-42
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 19, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches NROL-172
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, May 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 11, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-29
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 5, 2026