Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch Now Sunday 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. Sunday, with backup launch opportunities during the same time on Monday.
- The rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base and aims to deliver 25 satellites into orbit for the Starlink constellation.
- The first-stage booster, making its eighth flight, is planned to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship positioned in the Pacific Ocean.
- The launch can be viewed live via webcast on spacex.com/launches and X @SpaceX, while in-person viewing is available from multiple locations in the Lompoc Valley area.
- SpaceX has additional Falcon 9 launches planned from Vandenberg for Starlink missions on April 21, 25, and 29, though launches may be delayed due to technical, weather, or scheduling issues.
