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Vandenberg rocket launch schedule
Upcoming launches from Vandenberg in California, published targets and recent mission records.
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-15: October 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC. Go for Launch. A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation -…
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Where can you watch a Vandenberg launch?
Explore Lompoc currently lists these public options. They provide different sightlines; check the linked local guidance again before leaving.
| Location | View and practical constraint |
|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | About nine miles away, with a partial pad view. Parking fees and class-hour limits apply. |
| Ocean Park | About four miles away. The rocket becomes visible after liftoff; there is no pad view. Limited parking, possible road closure when full, and sunset closing. |
| Beattie Park | Lawns, restrooms and a playground make this a practical family option. |
The local guide currently marks the top of Harris Grade, Hawk’s Nest, Marshallia Ranch and Highway 246 viewing locations closed. Older launch guides can send visitors to unavailable places.
Launch pads in this schedule
- Space Launch Complex 4E · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA: 39 upcoming missions
- Space Launch Complex 3E · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA: 7 upcoming missions
- Space Launch Complex 2W · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA: 6 upcoming missions
- Space Launch Complex 8 · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA: 1 upcoming mission
Planning context reviewed 23 October 2026. Explore Lompoc: current public viewing guidance ↗
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SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer E
December 2026 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer F
January 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
Firefly AerospaceFirefly Alpha Block 2
QuickSounder
February 15, 2027 · time pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
Transporter 19 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
February 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer G
February 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
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SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer H
March 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
Transporter 20 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
June 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
Transporter 21 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
October 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
Target pending
SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
JPSS 4 (Joint Polar Satellite System spacecraft No. 4)
December 2027 · day pending
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
To Be Determined
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SpaceXFalcon 9 Block 5
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission
Date to be confirmed
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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United Launch AllianceVulcan
SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer B
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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United Launch AllianceVulcan
SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer B
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Firefly AerospaceFirefly Alpha Block 2
ConnectedCosmos Launch 1
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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United Launch AllianceVulcan
SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer D
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Firefly AerospaceFirefly Alpha Block 2
ConnectedCosmos Launch 2
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Firefly AerospaceFirefly Alpha Block 2
ConnectedCosmos Launch 3
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Firefly AerospaceFirefly Alpha Block 2
ConnectedCosmos Launch 4
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Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Coverage: all 53 upcoming launches in the available Vandenberg catalog are included, including later and uncertain targets. The source catalog can be incomplete; an empty result does not establish that no flight is planned.