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 17-3
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
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9f1f16e9-909b-494e-bed7-e44ec3ec66d9
Reported date: Jul 19, 2025 at 03:52 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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BOOSTER — B1082 →
#14THIS FLIGHT
20TOTAL FLIGHTS
20/20LANDINGS
52dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 3, 2024Previous flight: May 27, 2025
PAYLOAD →
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
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 17-3 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-3 is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:52 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 17-3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-3 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-3 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-3 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-3 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
Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 19, 2025 at 03:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:42 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: 9f1f16e9-909b-494e-bed7-e44ec3ec66d9
●SpaceX API1 minute ago
Booster B1082 — 20 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
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