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 17-22
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 19, 2026 at 16:03 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 23:25 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 19, 2026 at 16:07 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.7 hrs)
Apr 19, 2026 at 14:38 UTCApr 19, 2026 15:23 → Apr 19, 2026 16:03 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Apr 19, 2026 at 14:11 UTCApr 19, 2026 14:52 → Apr 19, 2026 15:23 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Apr 19, 2026 at 13:39 UTCApr 19, 2026 14:35 → Apr 19, 2026 14:52 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.6 hrs)
Apr 18, 2026 at 20:40 UTCApr 19, 2026 14:00 → Apr 19, 2026 14:34 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(22 hrs)
Apr 18, 2026 at 12:29 UTCApr 18, 2026 16:01 → Apr 19, 2026 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.5 hrs)
Apr 18, 2026 at 01:18 UTCApr 18, 2026 14:33 → Apr 18, 2026 16:01 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 1 earlier changes
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BOOSTER — B1097 →
#8THIS FLIGHT
9TOTAL FLIGHTS
9/9LANDINGS
42dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Sep 3, 2025Previous flight: Mar 8, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
581
SUCCESSES
580
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 17-22 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:03 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 17-22?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 581 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 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 19, 2026 23:25 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 16:07 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 14:38 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.7 hours
Apr 19, 2026 15:23 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 16:03 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 14:11 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Apr 19, 2026 14:52 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 15:23 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 19, 2026 13:39 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Apr 19, 2026 14:35 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 14:52 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 18, 2026 20:40 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.6 hours
Apr 19, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 14:34 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 18, 2026 12:29 UTC
Launch delayed by 22 hours
Apr 18, 2026 16:01 UTC u2192 Apr 19, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 18, 2026 01:18 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.5 hours
Apr 18, 2026 14:33 UTC u2192 Apr 18, 2026 16:01 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 17, 2026 18:18 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.6 hours
Apr 18, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Apr 18, 2026 14:33 UTC (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 19, 2026 at 16:03 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0727a92f-0a9c-4e01-9bf4-1dc698e17e6b
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search10 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
2 months ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1097-8 launches Starlink Group 17-22 from Vandenberg. https://t.co/rIj1r7dyfd https://t.co/oLzb4gj8Ja
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MISSION SCRUB:nStarlink group 17-22 : VSFB SLC-4E : 19 April 2026 (14:00 UTC). Scrub for the day per SpaceXu2019s launch page. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch 25 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff targeted for April 19 14:00 UTC.. 04/18/2026
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View on X →2 months ago
ud83dudea8 Update on mission Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-22nnCurrent status: Launch in FlightnnLiftoff.nhttps://t.co/pjlPdYCM7f
View on X →2 months ago
ud83dude80LAUNCH SCHEDULEDud83dude80 CALIFORNIAud83cudf0aChange of Timenn12:03 PM ET (9:03 AM PT) Sunday 2026-April-19nLIVE: https://t.co/jaRijzukzg nStarlink Group 17-22, Falcon 9 Block 5 | SpaceXnVandenberg SFB, California, USA
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-22 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on April 19, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1097, made its 8th flight, returning to service just 42 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 17-22). The launch was a success.