SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14
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Apr 23, 2026 at 03:23 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 17-14
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: 20418dc6-1870-4018-adda-1e6156717f02
Reported date: Apr 23, 2026 at 03:23 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 23, 2026 at 08:25 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 23, 2026 at 03:25 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
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DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Apr 23, 2026 at 02:18 UTCApr 23, 2026 02:56 → Apr 23, 2026 03:23 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Apr 22, 2026 at 16:40 UTCApr 23, 2026 02:23 → Apr 23, 2026 02:55 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.4 hrs)
Apr 22, 2026 at 10:10 UTCApr 23, 2026 02:00 → Apr 23, 2026 02:23 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 18, 2026 at 18:40 UTCApr 22, 2026 02:00 → Apr 23, 2026 02:00 UTC
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BOOSTER — B1100 →
#5THIS FLIGHT
5TOTAL FLIGHTS
5/5LANDINGS
33dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 23, 2025Previous flight: Mar 20, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
582
SUCCESSES
581
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 17-14 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:23 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 17-14?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 582 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-14 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-14 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-14?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14 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
Apr 29, 2026 19:28 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 23, 2026 08:25 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 23, 2026 03:25 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 23, 2026 02:18 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Apr 23, 2026 02:56 UTC u2192 Apr 23, 2026 03:23 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 22, 2026 16:40 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Apr 23, 2026 02:23 UTC u2192 Apr 23, 2026 02:55 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 22, 2026 10:10 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.4 hours
Apr 23, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Apr 23, 2026 02:23 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 18, 2026 18:40 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 22, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Apr 23, 2026 02:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 9, 2026 19:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 9, 2026 19:08 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 23, 2026 at 03:23 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 20418dc6-1870-4018-adda-1e6156717f02
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search1 minute ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
2 months ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1100-5 launches Starlink Group 17-14 from SLC-4E, Vandenberg. https://t.co/iLlCL6L1I3 https://t.co/sCz5eMKVjR
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Starlink Group 17-14 launch as seen from Centenniel Hills tonight. nn@Starlink @LasVegasLocally @BillBellis @News3LV https://t.co/OwTLbDABca
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ud83dudea8 Update on mission Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-14nnCurrent status: Launch in FlightnnLiftoff.nhttps://t.co/9klSAsF8Ef
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ud83dude80LAUNCH SCHEDULED ud83dude80 CALIFORNIA Starlink Group 17-14n11:23 PM ET (8:23 PM PT) Wednesday 2026-April-22nLIVE: https://t.co/ioL2cA3Ttp nFalcon 9 Block 5 | SpaceX Vandenberg SFB, California,n#spaceX #starlink #launch *dates and times subject to change*
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ud83dude80 Falcon 9 Block 5 launch in T-1 hour! nud83cudff7ufe0f Starlink Group 17-14nud83dudccd Vandenberg SFBnud83cudfaf Low Earth Orbit nn Find out more and watch livenhttps://t.co/MUSpx9WlNb
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-14 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on April 23, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1100, made its 5th flight, returning to service just 33 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 17-14). The launch was a success.