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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Valentine’s Day, deploying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The first stage is expected to land on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You,' and residents in parts of California could hear sonic booms as SpaceX runs multiple launches from Vandenberg this month.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying Starlink satellites, producing a glowing spiral plume that illuminated the Victor Valley and much of Southern California as exhaust froze at high altitude and reflected sunset light, a phenomenon often nicknamed a space jellyfish.
SpaceX resumed Falcon 9 flights with a 25-satellite Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with Booster 1088 completing its 13th flight and landing on the drone ship, and the upper stage performing nominally after an earlier anomaly. FAA clearance had allowed the return to flight, and the Starlink constellation now numbers over 9,600 satellites.
The FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to resume flight for a Saturday launch from Vandenberg to deploy 25 Starlink satellites, with a first-stage landing on a droneship. The decision follows an investigation into Monday’s mishap that cited a stage-2 engine ignition failure before the deorbit burn; SpaceX has implemented preventative measures and the mission is set for a 9:05 a.m.–1:05 p.m. liftoff with live coverage at spacex.com/launches.
SpaceX will launch 25 Starlink broadband satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California for the Starlink 17-32 mission. The Falcon 9 booster B1071, on its 31st flight, will lift off from SLC-4E and, about 8.5 minutes later, land on the drone ship OCISLY in the Pacific. SpaceX has logged 175 landings on OCISLY and 567 booster landings overall as part of its ongoing Starlink deployment.
SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County between 8:18 p.m. and 8:53 p.m. on Friday, with a backup window at 8:04 p.m. Saturday if needed. The first-stage booster, making its second flight, will return to Landing Zone 4 about seven minutes after liftoff. The mission, designated NRL-105 for the National Reconnaissance Office, could produce a sonic boom audible across Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties and may be visible from parts of California; a live webcast is available at spacex.com, and local viewing spots around the Lompoc Valley are recommended.
Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg SFB has issued an RFI to attract US launch providers interested in developing heavy and super-heavy launch capabilities at SLC-14, aiming to support larger military satellites and enhance space resilience.
The article describes the excitement and experience of watching rocket launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base near Lompoc, California, highlighting the increasing frequency of launches by companies like SpaceX, the best viewing spots, and the local community's reactions to the events.
SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, from its Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch, which took place at 9:23 p.m. PT on Wednesday, marks the eighth flight for the first stage booster used in this mission. The Falcon 9 rocket, known for its reusability, is designed to transport payloads into orbit, while Starlink aims to provide global broadband internet through its satellite constellation.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a nighttime test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launching it from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California to a test site in the Marshall Islands. The missile, selected randomly from Minot Air Force Base, was launched using an airborne control system, demonstrating the survivability and reliability of the US nuclear deterrent. This routine test, not influenced by current global events, underscores the strategic role of ICBMs, which are set to be replaced by the LGM-35A Sentinel in the 2030s amid rising costs.
Southern California and the Central Coast may experience multiple sonic booms Tuesday afternoon due to a SpaceX satellite launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch the European Space Agency's EarthCARE satellite, with the first stage returning to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, potentially causing the booms. The launch is scheduled for 3:20 p.m., with a backup time on Wednesday.
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday at 3:20 p.m. as part of the ESA EarthCARE mission. The launch may produce a sonic boom heard in nearby counties. If weather conditions are unfavorable, a backup launch is scheduled for Wednesday. The event can be streamed online 15 minutes before liftoff.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of the ESA EarthCARE mission to low-Earth orbit. The first-stage booster, used for the seventh time, landed back at Vandenberg, causing sonic booms heard locally. This marks SpaceX's 18th launch from Vandenberg this year.
SpaceX is set to launch a pair of commercial Earth-observation satellites, WorldView Legion 1 and 2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday morning and will mark the fourth mission of April for SpaceX from the base. The satellites, built by Maxar Space Systems, will provide data for various purposes including national security and monitoring natural disasters. The first-stage booster is expected to return to Vandenberg after liftoff, potentially causing sonic booms in nearby counties.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a military weather satellite, the Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M), from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The satellite will provide essential weather data for the U.S. military, including ocean surface wind speed, ice thickness, and soil moisture. This launch marked the 13th of 2024 for SpaceX from Vandenberg and the 37th of the year from both coasts. The mission also saw the reuse of the rocket's first-stage booster and payload fairing, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to reusability.