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Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch Monday Morning
Noozhawk • • science
Key Points:
- SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County between 7 and 11 a.m. Monday, with backup opportunities during the same time frame on Tuesday if needed.
- The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base, aiming to deliver 24 satellites into orbit for the Starlink constellation.
- The first-stage booster, making its 14th flight, is planned to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
- A live webcast of the mission will begin about 10 minutes before liftoff at spacex.com/launches and on X @SpaceX, and local viewing spots in the Lompoc Valley offer in-person viewing opportunities.
- SpaceX has additional Falcon 9 launches planned from Vandenberg in June, including a National Reconnaissance Office mission on June 18 and Starlink missions on June 20 and 23, with potential delays possible due to technical, weather, or scheduling issues.
