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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18

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Oct 28, 2026 at 04:31 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink

A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 15-18
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 57ce0a39-d035-4f16-a418-bd6108f78199
Reported date: Oct 28, 2026 at 04:31 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
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#18THIS FLIGHT
17TOTAL FLIGHTS
17/17LANDINGS
38dTURNAROUND
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First flight: Apr 7, 2025Previous flight: Sep 20, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
640
SUCCESSES
639
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:31 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 15-18?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 640 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 15-18 going to?
The Starlink Group 15-18 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 15-18?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 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.
Oct 19, 2026 15:16 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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Oct 19, 2026 14:24 UTC
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Oct 19, 2026 14:24 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 28, 2026 at 04:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: 57ce0a39-d035-4f16-a418-bd6108f78199
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 15-18 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 28, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1093, is making its 18th flight, returning to service just 38 days after its previous mission. This launch adds to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, the low-Earth-orbit network that delivers broadband internet to users worldwide; each batch is identified by its orbital group (here, Starlink Group 15-18).