PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 26 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 15-5
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
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 17b4ef9c-7ee9-4a2a-a57e-dd973ecf573b
Reported date: May 16, 2025 at 13:43 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1093 →
#2THIS FLIGHT
11TOTAL FLIGHTS
11/11LANDINGS
38dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Apr 7, 2025Previous flight: Apr 7, 2025
PAYLOAD →
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
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 15-5 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-5 is scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM 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 15-5?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-5 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 15-5 going to?
The Starlink Group 15-5 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 15-5?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-5 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-5 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
Mar 25, 2026 00:38 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:38 UTC
Launch date set: May 16, 2025 at 13:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:38 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 17b4ef9c-7ee9-4a2a-a57e-dd973ecf573b
●SpaceX API2 minutes ago
Booster B1093 — 11 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search1 day ago
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