Two SpaceX rocket launches are on the schedule this week at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
And the first of those missions could be lifting off in a matter of hours.
Coming up today (May 11), SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to deliver some military reconnaissance satellites to low-Earth orbit. Then, later this week, SpaceX will return to business as usual with yet another deployment of its Starlink broadband internet satellites.
Californians – and potentially Arizonans – making their plans to watch any launches should keep in mind that lots can change between now and when each rocket is expected to lift off, as delays in spaceflight are common. Be sure to visit VC Star for the latest mission updates.
In the meantime, here’s your weekly look at the upcoming launch schedule at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
Monday, May 11: NROL-172
Friday, May 15: Starlink 17-37
Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@usatodayco.com
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Vandenberg rocket launch schedule. What’s due for liftoff?
Reporting by Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY NETWORK / Ventura County Star
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