As SpaceX prepares for the next launch of its massive Starship rocket in Texas, the commercial spaceflight company is still planning for two missions in the week ahead in California.
SpaceX’s two-stage Falcon 9 rocket is due for liftoff from the Vandenberg Space Force Base on two trips to deliver batches of the company’s Starlink internet satellites to its constellation in Earth orbit.
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, July 13: Starlink 15-14
Saturday, July 18: Starlink 17-39
Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@usatodayco.com
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