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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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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
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
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6208f972-18ec-490f-bbe5-6f5c6cfcd48c
Reported date: Aug 22, 2026 at 07:25 UTC
Last synced: 43 seconds ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 22, 2026 at 08:33 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 22, 2026 at 07:28 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 14, 2026 at 15:58 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
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#9THIS FLIGHT
9TOTAL FLIGHTS
9/9LANDINGS
27dTURNAROUND
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ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 23, 2025Previous flight: Jul 25, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
627
SUCCESSES
626
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: SUCCESS.
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 627 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 22, 2026 08:33 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 22, 2026 08:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 22, 2026 07:28 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
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
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
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: 43 seconds ago
●Launch Library 243 seconds ago
Launch ID: 6208f972-18ec-490f-bbe5-6f5c6cfcd48c
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 15-20 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 22, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1100, made its 9th flight, returning to service just 27 days after its previous mission. This launch expanded 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). The launch was a success.