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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27
A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
Launch Replay
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM PT
Window: 9:29 PM – 11:00 PM PT
Mission
Starlink Group 17-27
Orbit
LEO
Launch Successful
Launch Recap
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.
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Viewing Guide
Where to Watch This Launch
8 spots across the 805 — line up with the beam to know where to face. Launching from SLC-4E.
Coral dashed line shows the approximate flight path for the first ~200 miles after liftoff. Derived from the target orbit (LEO) — actual trajectory may vary by a few degrees.
