Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-39
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 21, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 16, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-14
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, July 13, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 13, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-48
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, July 10, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 10, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Transporter 17 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 7, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-46
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jul 1, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-40
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 28, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-45
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 24, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-28
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 21, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches NROL-179
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, June 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 19, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-54
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, June 15, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 15, 2026
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.
Launched Jun 11, 2026