SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28

GOJun 20, 2026 at 14:00 UTCFalcon 9 →
T-MINUS
PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
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A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 17-28
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: de5fbae3-66b9-4bbf-8938-4d55f3318c07
Reported date: Jun 20, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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#33THIS FLIGHT
32TOTAL FLIGHTS
32/32LANDINGS
70dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSOf Course I Still Love You PLANNED
First flight: Nov 21, 2020Previous flight: Apr 11, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
593
SUCCESSES
592
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 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 17-28?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 593 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-28 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-28 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-28?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 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.
Jun 10, 2026 20:17 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 10, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Jun 10, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 20, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: de5fbae3-66b9-4bbf-8938-4d55f3318c07
Open-Meteo Weather9 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
YouTube Video Search4 weeks ago
1 video discovered

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 17-28 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 20, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1063, is making its 33rd flight, returning to service just 70 days after its previous mission. This launch adds to 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 17-28).