Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch Tuesday Morning
Noozhawk • • science
Key Points:
- SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County between 7 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, with backup opportunities during the same time on Wednesday if needed.
- The mission aims to deliver 24 satellites into orbit for the Starlink constellation, with the first-stage booster making its sixth flight and scheduled to land on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
- The launch will take place at Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base, and a live webcast will be available about five minutes before liftoff on SpaceX’s website and X @SpaceX.
- In-person viewing spots include multiple locations in the Lompoc Valley, such as Harris Grade Road and areas around Vandenberg Village, with the possibility of seeing the launch from other parts of California and Western states under clear skies.
- Additional Falcon 9 launches for Starlink missions are tentatively planned from Vandenberg on May 30 and June 2, though delays can occur due to technical, weather, or scheduling issues.