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SpaceX Kicks Off 2026 with Vandenberg Launch of Italian Earth Satellite

Originally Published 3 days ago — by Noozhawk

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SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deliver the Twilight mission, which includes multiple small payloads such as satellites from Umbra and NASA's Pandora and SPARCS. The launch is scheduled between 5:19 a.m. and 6:19 a.m. with a backup window on Monday, and residents may hear sonic booms. The first-stage booster will land at Landing Zone 4 after the launch, and the event can be watched live online or in person from various locations near Vandenberg.

SpaceX Delays Italian Satellite Launch, Reschedules for Year-End

Originally Published 15 days ago — by Noozhawk

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SpaceX's planned launch of the Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been postponed for a second day due to ground system issues, with a new launch date yet to be confirmed. The delay may impact the final SpaceX launch of 2025 and could involve sonic booms in nearby counties, with weather conditions also a concern.

SpaceX Delays and Reschedules Rocket Launches from California

Originally Published 16 days ago — by Noozhawk

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A delay in SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base has occurred due to a ground system glitch, now scheduled for Sunday evening, with the mission to deploy the COSMO-SkyMed satellite for Italy, and the first-stage booster will land at Vandenberg, potentially producing sonic booms audible in nearby counties.

SpaceX to Launch Italian Satellite on Final Falcon 9 Flight of 2025 Saturday

Originally Published 17 days ago — by Noozhawk

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SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday at 6:08 p.m., with a backup on Sunday, to deliver the COSMO-SkyMed Next Generation mission for Italy. The first-stage booster will land about eight minutes after launch, and residents in nearby counties may hear sonic booms. The launch will be webcast live, and viewing spots are available around Lompoc.

SpaceX's Upcoming Vandenberg Launch to Deliver Italy's COSMO-SkyMed Satellite

Originally Published 17 days ago — by KSBY News

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A sonic boom advisory has been issued for a planned SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday evening, targeting the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission for the Italian Space Agency, with a backup launch opportunity on Sunday. The first stage of the rocket is expected to land back on Vandenberg, producing a sonic boom audible in surrounding communities.