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Watch live coverage as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket from California with 24 satellites for the company's Starlink space-based internet service. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 9:01 p.m. PDT (12:01 a.m. EDT / 0401 UTC). The first-stage booster, serial number B1097, launching for a 12th time, will land on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You' nearly 8.5 minutes into the flight. The Starlink 17-50 mission will take a southerly trajectory upon departure from Vandenberg. Live commentary will be provided by Spaceflight Now’s Will Robinson-Smith starting about 30 minutes prior to launch. Videos like this are made possible by the support of our members. Join this channel to get access to...
