Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — R-1

Name: Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — R-1
Start: 2026-08-15T21:52:00.000Z
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

When:Saturday, August 15 at 2:52 PM

Where:Vandenberg Space Force Base

Possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites for a US government entity based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of rocket stage drop zones being exact fits with previous Starlink Group 15 launches. Details TBD. 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).