SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29
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May 6, 2026 at 03:59 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 17-29
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: dd82ccd7-9ab2-410a-ac41-306218015c05
Reported date: May 6, 2026 at 03:59 UTC
Last synced: 59 seconds ago
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 6, 2026 at 12:59 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 6, 2026 at 04:19 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0 hrs)
May 6, 2026 at 00:14 UTCMay 6, 2026 03:57 → May 6, 2026 03:59 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.4 hrs)
May 5, 2026 at 22:43 UTCMay 6, 2026 02:35 → May 6, 2026 03:57 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.6 hrs)
May 5, 2026 at 06:13 UTCMay 6, 2026 02:00 → May 6, 2026 02:35 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1081 →
#24THIS FLIGHT
24TOTAL FLIGHTS
24/24LANDINGS
40dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 26, 2023Previous flight: Mar 26, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
587
SUCCESSES
586
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:59 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 17-29?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 587 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-29 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-29 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-29?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29 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
May 12, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 6, 2026 12:59 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 6, 2026 04:19 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 6, 2026 00:14 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
May 6, 2026 03:57 UTC u2192 May 6, 2026 03:59 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 5, 2026 22:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.4 hours
May 6, 2026 02:35 UTC u2192 May 6, 2026 03:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 5, 2026 06:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.6 hours
May 6, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 May 6, 2026 02:35 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 23, 2026 22:11 UTC
Launch date set: May 6, 2026 at 03:59 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 59 seconds ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: dd82ccd7-9ab2-410a-ac41-306218015c05
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search59 seconds ago
9 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
2 months ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1081-24 launches Starlink Group 17-29 from SLC-4E, Vandenberg. https://t.co/mQpmoK4a7r https://t.co/GwbZh9t9y4
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B1081 flies for the 24th time, targeting OCISLY. Starlink Group 17-29 will mark SpaceX's 553rd Falcon 9 launch with a flight-proven stage.nnLearn more: https://t.co/enkJl0C3Vl
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View on X →2 months ago
@SpaceflightNow Falcon 9 launch ud83dudd25 ud83dudd25 part of SpaceXu2019s ongoing Starlink deployment program, specifically the u201cStarlink Group 17-29u201d mission, which adds another batch of satellites to the companyu2019s massive low Earth orbit internet constellation.
View on X →2 months ago
One hour until the launch of Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-29nnCheck the Next Spaceflight app or website for more infonhttps://t.co/2C0M1Gve89
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-29 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on May 6, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1081, made its 24th flight, returning to service just 40 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 17-29). The launch was a success.