Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — Starlink Group 17-53

Name: Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — Starlink Group 17-53
Start: 2026-08-03T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

When:Monday, August 3 at 7:00 AM

Where:Vandenberg Space Force Base

A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system. Launching from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Launch times shift often — check back for updates. Visible from much of Lompoc; popular viewing spots include Ocean Ave west of town and Surf Beach (when open).