PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
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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 17-22
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: 0727a92f-0a9c-4e01-9bf4-1dc698e17e6b
Reported date: Apr 18, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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BOOSTER — B1097 →
#8THIS FLIGHT
7TOTAL FLIGHTS
7/7LANDINGS
41dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You PLANNED
First flight: Sep 3, 2025Previous flight: Mar 8, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
568
SUCCESSES
567
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.
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 17-22?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 568 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-22 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-22 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-22?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 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 7, 2026 22:18 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 7, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 18, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 0727a92f-0a9c-4e01-9bf4-1dc698e17e6b
●SpaceX API3 hours ago
Booster B1097 — 7 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
