Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-42
A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM PT
Window: 7:11 PM – 11:11 PM PT
Mission
Starlink Group 17-42
Orbit
LEO
Launch Preview
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-42 on May 15
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Friday, May 15, 2026.
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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.
