Potentially two more rocket launches are remaining on the schedule for May in California.
And it’s no surprise, SpaceX is planning to launch its Falcon 9 rocket twice before the end of the month on missions to deploy the company’s Starlink broadband internet satellites. If both launches go as planned, they would mark the fifth and sixth spaceflights of May from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California.
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.
Tuesday, May 26: Starlink 17-37
Saturday, May 30: Starlink 17-41
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: SpaceX plans May rocket launches at Vandenberg. See schedule
Reporting by Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY NETWORK / Ventura County Star
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