SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28
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Jun 21, 2026 at 16:39 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 17-28
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: de5fbae3-66b9-4bbf-8938-4d55f3318c07
Reported date: Jun 21, 2026 at 16:39 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 21, 2026 at 17:48 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 21, 2026 at 16:41 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.3 hrs)
Jun 21, 2026 at 13:43 UTCJun 21, 2026 16:21 → Jun 21, 2026 16:39 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.2 hrs)
Jun 21, 2026 at 11:03 UTCJun 21, 2026 15:12 → Jun 21, 2026 16:21 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.2 hrs)
Jun 20, 2026 at 16:23 UTCJun 21, 2026 14:00 → Jun 21, 2026 15:12 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Jun 17, 2026 at 18:33 UTCJun 20, 2026 14:00 → Jun 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 13, 2026 at 22:23 UTC
SUCCESS → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1063 →
#33THIS FLIGHT
33TOTAL FLIGHTS
33/33LANDINGS
71dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 21, 2020Previous flight: Apr 11, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
602
SUCCESSES
600
SUCCESS RATE
99.7%
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 4:39 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 17-28?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 602 times with a 99.7% 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jun 28, 2026 08:59 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 21, 2026 17:48 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 21, 2026 16:41 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 21, 2026 13:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
Jun 21, 2026 16:21 UTC u2192 Jun 21, 2026 16:39 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 21, 2026 11:03 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.2 hours
Jun 21, 2026 15:12 UTC u2192 Jun 21, 2026 16:21 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 20, 2026 16:23 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.2 hours
Jun 21, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Jun 21, 2026 15:12 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 18:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Jun 20, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Jun 21, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 13, 2026 22:23 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 10, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 10, 2026 19:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 21, 2026 at 16:39 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589 on X
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: de5fbae3-66b9-4bbf-8938-4d55f3318c07
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search18 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
3 weeks ago
LAUNCH of Starlink Group 17-28 at 1639 UTC Jun 21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
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View on X →3 weeks ago
Starlink Group 17-28 Launch Notice from Pacific Ocean, window open from Jun 14 09:11 UTC to Jun 20 13:54 UTC (6d 4h 43m)n#RocketLaunchnhttps://t.co/E8iXayZDyd https://t.co/tAwTFmn9GA
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View on X →3 weeks ago
Starlink Group 17-28 Launch Notice from Pacific Ocean, window open from Jun 14 09:11 UTC to Jun 20 13:35 UTC (6d 4h 24m)n#RocketLaunchnhttps://t.co/lSlD4Mqe7b https://t.co/QVyzLr227Z
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View on X →3 weeks ago
SpaceX is launching Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-28 live now. Status: Go for Launch. A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system. Follow along: https://t.co/kFiLKXr0uf
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-28 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 21, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1063, made its 33rd flight, returning to service just 71 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 17-28). The launch was a success.