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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
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.
Launches Oct 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
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
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
Falcon 9 Set to Launch USSF-xxx ("R-2") on September 10
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Launches Sep 10, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch R-1 on August 15
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Launches Aug 15, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Rivada 9 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 29, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Rivada 8 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 29, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Rivada 7 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 29, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Rivada 12 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 29, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Rivada 11 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 29, 2026