Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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Starlink Group 17-27 Lights Up the Central Coast Sky
Last night's Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg lit up the 805 with a spectacular display. Here's what happened and what's coming next.
Apr 15, 2026
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Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-27
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on April 14. Mission successful.
Apr 14, 2026
Launch Recap
Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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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.
Apr 10, 2026
Launch Recap
Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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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.
Apr 7, 2026
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Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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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.
Apr 6, 2026