Starlink Satellite-Carrying Rocket to Launch from Vandenberg Tuesday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. - Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) to scheduled to launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit this evening, sometime between 7:33pm - 11:33pm.
On September 2nd, the rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites will launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East. The launch supports the Department of Defense communications through low-Earth orbit technology, according to VSFB.
After stage separation, the initial stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
VSFB says those local to the area will hear the initial rumble of takeoff.
You can watch a live stream of the mission here, or X @SpaceX
