SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25
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Oct 13, 2026 at 00:28 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 15-25
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: 97c6f5e1-299e-4652-b72d-9618ac047076
Reported date: Oct 13, 2026 at 00:28 UTC
Last synced: 13 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEOct 13, 2026 at 01:38 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEOct 13, 2026 at 00:32 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Oct 12, 2026 at 22:11 UTCOct 13, 2026 00:11 → Oct 13, 2026 00:28 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.2 hrs)
Oct 12, 2026 at 00:43 UTCOct 12, 2026 23:00 → Oct 13, 2026 00:11 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Oct 8, 2026 at 14:28 UTCOct 11, 2026 23:00 → Oct 12, 2026 23:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Oct 7, 2026 at 21:08 UTCOct 10, 2026 23:00 → Oct 11, 2026 23:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(7 hrs)
Sep 30, 2026 at 23:23 UTCOct 10, 2026 16:00 → Oct 10, 2026 23:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 22, 2026 at 01:38 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 4 earlier changes
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BOOSTER — B1088 →
#20THIS FLIGHT
20TOTAL FLIGHTS
20/20LANDINGS
36dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 30, 2024Previous flight: Sep 6, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
639
SUCCESSES
638
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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:28 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 15-25?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 639 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 15-25 going to?
The Starlink Group 15-25 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 15-25?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-25 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
Oct 13, 2026 01:38 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Oct 13, 2026 01:38 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 13, 2026 00:32 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 12, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Oct 13, 2026 00:11 UTC u2192 Oct 13, 2026 00:28 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 12, 2026 00:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.2 hours
Oct 12, 2026 23:00 UTC u2192 Oct 13, 2026 00:11 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 8, 2026 14:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Oct 11, 2026 23:00 UTC u2192 Oct 12, 2026 23:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 7, 2026 21:08 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Oct 10, 2026 23:00 UTC u2192 Oct 11, 2026 23:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 30, 2026 23:23 UTC
Launch delayed by 7 hours
Oct 10, 2026 16:00 UTC u2192 Oct 10, 2026 23:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 22, 2026 01:38 UTC
Launch delayed by 16 hours
Oct 10, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Oct 10, 2026 16:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 22, 2026 01:38 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 21, 2026 23:38 UTC
Launch delayed by 9.3 days
Sep 30, 2026 16:00 UTC u2192 Oct 10, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 21, 2026 23:38 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 20, 2026 16:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 hours
Sep 30, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Sep 30, 2026 16:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 19, 2026 21:48 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Sep 19, 2026 21:48 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 13, 2026 at 00:28 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago
●Launch Library 213 minutes ago
Launch ID: 97c6f5e1-299e-4652-b72d-9618ac047076
●Open-Meteo Weather1 month ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
Starlink Group 15-25 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 13, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1088, made its 20th flight, returning to service just 36 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 15-25). The launch was a success.