Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-21
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 10. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 10, 2026
Northrop Grumman Space Systems Minotaur IV Successfully Launches STP-S29A
Recap of the Northrop Grumman Space Systems Minotaur IV launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 7. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 7, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-35
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 6. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 6, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, March 30, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 30, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-17
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-15
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, March 20, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 20, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-24
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, March 16, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 16, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-31
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, March 13, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 13, 2026
Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha Successfully Launches Stairway to Seven
Recap of the Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Mar 11, 2026