Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-36
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 29, 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
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-16
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 26, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch CAS500-2 & Others on May 2
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Launches May 2, 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 Starlink Group 17-29 on May 5
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Launches May 5, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-14
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 22, 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
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-36 on April 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Launches Apr 29, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-16 on April 26
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Launches Apr 26, 2026