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Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 15-16 on October 23
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Friday, October 23, 2026.
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 15-15 on October 20
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Launches Oct 20, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-25
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, October 12, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 12, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 10, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch USSF-481 on October 15
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Launches Oct 15, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch USSF-xxx ("TH-2") on October 15
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Launches Oct 15, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 1, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-385
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-27
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 19, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-259
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 16, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch USSF-385 on September 26
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Launches Sep 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-153
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 10, 2026