PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 11-18
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAPROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 53264b64-3f01-4745-a900-f5596c0e4ef8
Reported date: May 31, 2025 at 20:10 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1071 →
#25THIS FLIGHT
32TOTAL FLIGHTS
32/32LANDINGS
49dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 2, 2022Previous flight: Apr 12, 2025
PAYLOAD →
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 11-18?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 11-18 going to?
The Starlink Group 11-18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 11-18?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-18 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:40 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:40 UTC
Launch date set: May 31, 2025 at 20:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:40 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 53264b64-3f01-4745-a900-f5596c0e4ef8
●SpaceX API4 hours ago
Booster B1071 — 32 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
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