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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-24
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 6, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-23
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 2, 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
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-22
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-20
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 22, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-50
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 18, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-366
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 15, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-49
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 11, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-38
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 8, 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
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-53
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 4, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-52
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, July 31, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 31, 2026