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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from California on classified U.S. Space Force mission

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Spaceflight Now

October 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Video type

Unofficial Webcast

Source

youtube.com

Language

English

Priority

9

About this video

Watch live coverage as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket from California carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5:01 p.m. PDT (8:01 p.m. EDT / 0001 UTC). The first-stage booster, serial number B1081, launching for a 28th time, will land on the drone ship 'Of Course I Still Love You' about 8.5 minutes into the flight. The USSF-481 mission will take a southerly trajectory upon departure from Vandenberg. Live commentary from Spaceflight Now's Will Robinson-Smith will be provided 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 perks: https://www.youtube.com/c...

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