Here’s When Next SpaceX Falcon 9 Mission is Scheduled From Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on January 21, carrying 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) on Wednesday, with a window between 6:43 p.m. and 10:43 p.m. PT.

After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage is expected to return and land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You, stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

Where to Livestream SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch?

This will mark the first stage booster’s 10th flight, supporting this mission, according to the SpaceX website. Prior to this, the booster has supported multiple missions, including SDA T1TL-B and SDA T1TL-C, along with seven Starlink launches.

SpaceX will live-stream the mission starting approximately five minutes before liftoff. The webcast will be available on SpaceX’s X account, its official website, and the X TV app.

On January 17, SpaceX announced that the Falcon rocket family had completed 600 total launches, marking a major milestone for the company.

Falcon completes its 600th overall mission! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team! pic.twitter.com/aJQQ7g0U1W

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 17, 2026

Sonic Boom Issues

Residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, depending on weather and atmospheric conditions, according to SpaceX.

In December, a previous Falcon 9 launch produced noticeable sonic booms that rattled walls and windows, set off car alarms, and startled pets in the affected areas.

Falcon 9 launches 27 @Starlink satellites from California pic.twitter.com/eyYDpBFamK

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) December 14, 2025

Sonic booms have also raised environmental concerns, prompting Vandenberg Space Force Base to expand research into their effects.

The base’s ECOBOOM research program focuses on balancing public and environmental concerns with national security and operational needs.

Starlink Mission

Starlink is a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation designed to provide broadband internet connectivity. The service offers plans for both personal and business users.

The satellites orbit approximately 550 kilometers above Earth, allowing lower latency and more stable, reliable internet connections.

According to the company, Starlink can provide internet speeds of over 400 Mbps, supporting activities such as video streaming, video calls, online gaming, and more.