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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20

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Aug 22, 2026 at 07:25 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 15-20
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 6208f972-18ec-490f-bbe5-6f5c6cfcd48c
Reported date: Aug 22, 2026 at 07:25 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 14, 2026 at 15:58 UTC
TBCGO
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#9THIS FLIGHT
8TOTAL FLIGHTS
8/8LANDINGS
27dTURNAROUND
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ASDSOf Course I Still Love You PLANNED
First flight: Nov 23, 2025Previous flight: Jul 25, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
620
SUCCESSES
619
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 15-20 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20 is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7:25 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 15-20?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 620 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 15-20 going to?
The Starlink Group 15-20 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 15-20?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-20 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.
Aug 14, 2026 16:38 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
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Aug 14, 2026 15:58 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 13, 2026 17:43 UTC
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Aug 13, 2026 17:43 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 22, 2026 at 07:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: 6208f972-18ec-490f-bbe5-6f5c6cfcd48c
Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 15-20 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 22, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1100, is making its 9th flight, returning to service just 27 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 15-20).