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 17-27
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: 7cb38bf5-6e8b-4325-be4e-3d226be5eada
Reported date: Apr 15, 2026 at 04:29 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
X (TWITTER) SEARCH
IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEApr 15, 2026 at 06:33 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 15, 2026 at 04:33 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.5 hrs)
Apr 15, 2026 at 00:51 UTCApr 15, 2026 03:00 → Apr 15, 2026 04:29 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Apr 15, 2026 at 00:21 UTCApr 15, 2026 02:41 → Apr 15, 2026 03:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.7 hrs)
Apr 14, 2026 at 21:19 UTCApr 15, 2026 02:00 → Apr 15, 2026 02:40 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 6, 2026 at 17:33 UTCApr 14, 2026 02:00 → Apr 15, 2026 02:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Apr 2, 2026 at 20:47 UTCApr 13, 2026 02:00 → Apr 14, 2026 02:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1082 →
#21THIS FLIGHT
21TOTAL FLIGHTS
21/21LANDINGS
44dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 3, 2024Previous flight: Mar 1, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
578
SUCCESSES
577
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 17-27 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:29 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 17-27?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 578 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-27 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-27 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-27?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-27 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 21, 2026 19:25 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 15, 2026 06:33 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 15, 2026 04:33 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 15, 2026 00:51 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.5 hours
Apr 15, 2026 03:00 UTC u2192 Apr 15, 2026 04:29 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 15, 2026 00:21 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Apr 15, 2026 02:41 UTC u2192 Apr 15, 2026 03:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 14, 2026 21:19 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.7 hours
Apr 15, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Apr 15, 2026 02:40 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 6, 2026 17:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 14, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Apr 15, 2026 02:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 2, 2026 20:47 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Apr 13, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Apr 14, 2026 02:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 1, 2026 23:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 1, 2026 23:02 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 15, 2026 at 04:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589 on X
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 7cb38bf5-6e8b-4325-be4e-3d226be5eada
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
3 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search4 hours ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
2 months ago
LAUNCH of Starlink Group 17-27 at 0429 UTC Apr 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
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UPDATE – NEW LAUNCH TIME:nStarlink group 17-27 : VSFB SLC-4E : 14/15 April 2026 (04:29:50 UTC). SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch 25 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff targeted for April 14 04:29:50 UTC.. 04/14/2026nnBackup Launch Opportunity #9
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B1082 flies for the 21st time. Starlink Group 17-27 will mark SpaceX's 46th launch of 2026.nnLearn more: https://t.co/JNurrFWTCF
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ud83dude80 Falcon 9 Block 5 launch in T-1 hour! nud83cudff7ufe0f Starlink Group 17-27nud83dudccd Vandenberg SFBnud83cudfaf Low Earth Orbit nn Find out more and watch livenhttps://t.co/MclwMsVSS9
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Starlink group 17-27 : VSFB SLC-4E : 14/15 April 2026 (04:29:30 UTC). List of Backup Launch Opportunities.. 4/14/2026nnBackup Launch Opportunity #10u00a0 u00a0nLaunch: 2026-04-15 04:58:00 UTC.nDeploy: 2026-04-15 05:58:38.920 UTC.nLaunch window: 2026-04-15 04:58:00 UTC to 2026-04
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