Launch Time and Site
The upcoming Starlink mission, designated 17‑45, is slated for liftoff at 8:19 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Mission Objective
This flight will deploy additional Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, extending the broadband network’s global reach and boosting capacity for users in remote areas.
Rocket and Payload
The launch vehicle is a reusable Falcon 9, which has demonstrated multiple successful landings. It will carry 60 Starlink satellites that will separate and maneuver to their designated orbits autonomously.
Key Details
- Window: 8:19 p.m. PDT (11:19 p.m. EDT / 03:19 UTC)
- Launch pad: Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Launcher: SpaceX Falcon 9
- Payload: 60 Starlink satellites
Outlook
A successful launch will further the ongoing expansion of the Starlink constellation and aligns with SpaceX’s strategy to deliver worldwide satellite‑based internet service.