Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
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 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
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
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-22
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 19, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer D 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 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A 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 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer C 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 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer A 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 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E 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 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Block 5 Set to Launch Rivada 10 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 30, 2026