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Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-54 on June 14
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-44 on June 10
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Launches Jun 10, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-43 on June 6
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Launches 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
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-47 on June 3
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Launches Jun 3, 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
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-41 on May 30
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Launches May 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-37 on May 26
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Launches 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
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-42 on May 19
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Launches 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