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News, analysis, and stories from the launch pad
Falcon 9 Block 5 Set to Launch Rivada 10 on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 30, 2026
Firefly Alpha Block 2 Set to Launch VICTUS HAZE Jackal on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Firefly Aerospace Firefly Alpha Block 2 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer F on June 29
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, June 29, 2026.
Launches Jun 30, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-14 on April 22
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Launches Apr 22, 2026
Falcon 9 Set to Launch Starlink Group 17-22 on April 19
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Launches Apr 19, 2026
Minotaur IV Returns to Vandenberg: What the STP-S29A Mission Means for National Security
Northrop Grumman's solid-fuel Minotaur IV rocket launched from Vandenberg's SLC-8 on a Space Test Program mission. Here's why this smaller rocket matters.
Apr 15, 2026