SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31

SUCCESSMar 13, 2026 at 14:57 UTCFalcon 9 →
PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink

A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 17-31
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d44f47c7-5e3e-40fb-9d10-b6e851acf81a
Reported date: Mar 13, 2026 at 14:57 UTC
Last synced: 51 seconds ago
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#32THIS FLIGHT
32TOTAL FLIGHTS
32/32LANDINGS
38dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSOf Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 2, 2022Previous flight: Feb 2, 2026
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
566
SUCCESSES
565
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 17-31 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31 is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:57 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 17-31?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 566 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-31 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-31 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-31?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-31 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.
Mar 28, 2026 01:57 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 13, 2026 at 14:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 51 seconds ago
Launch Library 251 seconds ago
Launch ID: d44f47c7-5e3e-40fb-9d10-b6e851acf81a
Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 17-31 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on March 13, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1071, made its 32nd flight, returning to service just 38 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 17-31). The launch was a success.