SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23
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Sep 2, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
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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 15-23
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
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 63181269-b125-4c36-951c-c9bd9bbc4b55
Reported date: Sep 2, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 09:55 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 08:49 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.4 hrs)
Sep 2, 2026 at 04:13 UTCSep 2, 2026 08:18 → Sep 2, 2026 08:42 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Sep 1, 2026 at 21:28 UTCSep 2, 2026 07:46 → Sep 2, 2026 08:18 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.8 hrs)
Aug 26, 2026 at 20:23 UTCSep 1, 2026 08:01 → Sep 2, 2026 07:46 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1063 →
#35THIS FLIGHT
35TOTAL FLIGHTS
35/35LANDINGS
28dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 21, 2020Previous flight: Aug 4, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
629
SUCCESSES
628
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 15-23 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:42 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 15-23?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 629 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 15-23 going to?
The Starlink Group 15-23 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 15-23?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-23 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
Sep 2, 2026 09:58 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 2, 2026 09:55 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 08:49 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.4 hours
Sep 2, 2026 08:18 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 08:42 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 1, 2026 21:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Sep 2, 2026 07:46 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 08:18 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 26, 2026 20:23 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.8 hours
Sep 1, 2026 08:01 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 07:46 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 20, 2026 20:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Aug 20, 2026 20:28 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 2, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 63181269-b125-4c36-951c-c9bd9bbc4b55
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
Starlink Group 15-23 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 2, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1063, made its 35th flight, returning to service just 28 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 15-23). The launch was a success.