PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 17-16
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: d3a6d59f-c38d-4fcd-9f5d-b091aa14afa9
Reported date: Apr 26, 2026 at 14:37 UTC
Last synced: 47 seconds ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
X (TWITTER) SEARCH
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 26, 2026 at 15:43 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 26, 2026 at 14:38 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Apr 25, 2026 at 19:01 UTCApr 26, 2026 14:24 → Apr 26, 2026 14:36 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.4 hrs)
Apr 25, 2026 at 18:26 UTCApr 26, 2026 14:00 → Apr 26, 2026 14:24 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 20, 2026 at 14:55 UTCApr 25, 2026 14:00 → Apr 26, 2026 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1088 →
#15THIS FLIGHT
15TOTAL FLIGHTS
15/15LANDINGS
40dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 30, 2024Previous flight: Mar 17, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
584
SUCCESSES
583
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
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:37 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 17-16?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 584 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-16 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-16 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-16?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-16 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
May 3, 2026 12:58 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 26, 2026 14:38 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 25, 2026 19:01 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Apr 26, 2026 14:24 UTC u2192 Apr 26, 2026 14:36 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 25, 2026 18:26 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.4 hours
Apr 26, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Apr 26, 2026 14:24 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 14:55 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 25, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Apr 26, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 21:19 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 14, 2026 21:19 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 26, 2026 at 14:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 47 seconds ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 247 seconds ago
Launch ID: d3a6d59f-c38d-4fcd-9f5d-b091aa14afa9
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
3 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search8 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
1 month ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1088-15 launches Starlink Group 17-16 from yet another non-foggy day at Vandenberg's SLC-4E! https://t.co/ROgvaI3GVN https://t.co/yksseeGg1m
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Thereu2019s going to be plenty of SpaceX action in the sky over the next few days! And not just the usual Starlink launches.nnBut letu2019s take a closer look. On Sunday, Starlink Group 17-16 is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9. This will be the 15th flight for booster B1088.nnT
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u2705 LAUNCH SUCCESS | Falcon 9 Block 5nStarlink Group 17-16nud83dudccd Vandenberg SFB, CA, USAnud83dudef0ufe0f Orbit: Low Earth Orbitnud83dudce1 Type: Communicationsn#space #Starlink #SpaceX
View on X →1 month ago
Here we go again! nAnother successful Starlink launch. SpaceX continues to deliver its usual high-quality performance! This means the Starlink Group 17-16 is on its way into orbit. The launch, separation, and landing of the booster were successful, as always. Nobody expected http
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