Vandenberg Rocket Launches
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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-44
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 11, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-43
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 6, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-47
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Jun 3, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-41
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 30, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-37
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-42
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 19, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches NROL-172
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, May 11, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 11, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-29
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 5, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches CAS500-2 & Others
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched May 3, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-36
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 29, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-16
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 26, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches Starlink Group 17-14
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Mission successful.
Launched Apr 22, 2026