Vandenberg Rocket Launches
Launch Articles
News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-22 on April 18
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting April 18.
Apr 15, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-14 on April 21
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting April 21.
Apr 15, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-16 on April 25
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting April 25.
Apr 15, 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 April 29.
Apr 15, 2026
Minotaur IV Returns to Vandenberg: What the STP-S29A Mission Means for National Security
Northrop Grumman's solid-fuel Minotaur IV rocket launched from Vandenberg's SLC-8 on a Space Test Program mission. Here's why this smaller rocket matters.
Apr 15, 2026