Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-25
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, October 12, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 12, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 10, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Oct 1, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-385
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-27
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 19, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-259
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 16, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches USSF-153
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 10, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-24
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 6, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-23
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Sep 2, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-22
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 15-20
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 22, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-50
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Aug 18, 2026