Update: The launch was successful. Read the latest story here.
The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a Minotaur IV rocket carrying the Space Test Program (STP)-S29A mission for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with a window from 4:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 8.
The STP-S29A mission will deliver a mix of Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, and academic payloads to orbit, including STPSat-7, Auburn University’s ASTRA-HyRAX, and Texas A&M University’s AggieSat6, along with additional payloads.
Residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, depending on weather and other conditions, officials said.
Vandenberg Space Force Base highlighted that its role as a vital hub for space access and advanced air and space testing, supporting national security through assured access to space.
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