Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg

The Falcon 9 rocket will fly on a south-easterly trajectory upon launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff is scheduled for 2:35 a.m. PDT (5:35 a.m. EDT / 0935 UTC).

The top 3

  1. Most Annual Orbital Launches: SpaceX launched a record-breaking 165 orbital missions in 2025, surpassing its own previous records and accounting for about 85% of U.S. total launches that year.
  2. Record-Breaking Booster Reuses: A single Falcon 9 first-stage booster (B1067) has completed a record 37 launches and landings, demonstrating unprecedented reusability for an orbital rocket.
  3. Largest Active Satellite Fleet Operator: SpaceX operates the largest private satellite constellation, Starlink, with over 10,900 active satellites, accounting for approximately 69% of all active satellites in Earth orbit.

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