Update by the edhat staff
July 19, 2025
The SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base put on quite the light show on Friday evening.
At 8:52 p.m., the Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East.
The launch was seen throughout Southern California with a bright streak showing in the sky for upwards of 10 minutes.
This was the 14th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which has now launched four Starlink missions, which launched USSF-62, OneWeb Launch 20, NROL-145, and now 11 Starlink missions.
Falcon 9 launches 24 @Starlink satellites from California pic.twitter.com/57IRErhmHN
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 19, 2025
SpaceX Launch Scheduled for Friday Evening
By the edhat staff
July 17, 2025
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday evening. The rocket will be carrying 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East.
Liftoff is targeted for 8:51 p.m. PT, with opportunities available until 9:52 p.m. PT. If needed, additional launch opportunities are also available on Saturday, July 19 starting at 9:26 p.m. PT.
Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
There is the possibility that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions.
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I took photos from Moorpark with a magnificent view, similar to the ones you posted. This time, there was no sonic boom, although we hear them most of the time. I wish someone would post when we can see the string of satellites overhead after they are released.
Heavens-Above :
https://www.heavens-above.com/
Just tried a Starlink portable at my home and it works perfectly and is fast! Way to go Space X! Cox is probably getting nervous!
Not at the Starlink service plan pricing.