SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37
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May 26, 2026 at 14:50 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 17-37
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: 75a35be5-b3bd-4591-b978-9a876da9fa96
Reported date: May 26, 2026 at 14:50 UTC
Last synced: 2 seconds ago
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 26, 2026 at 16:06 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 26, 2026 at 15:06 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
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DELAYED(0.8 hrs)
May 26, 2026 at 03:32 UTCMay 26, 2026 14:00 → May 26, 2026 14:50 UTC
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DELAYED(2 days)
May 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTCMay 24, 2026 14:00 → May 26, 2026 14:00 UTC
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DELAYED(24 hrs)
May 21, 2026 at 00:17 UTCMay 23, 2026 14:00 → May 24, 2026 14:00 UTC
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DELAYED(7 days)
May 15, 2026 at 19:28 UTCMay 16, 2026 14:00 → May 23, 2026 14:00 UTC
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DELAYED(24 hrs)
May 14, 2026 at 21:58 UTCMay 15, 2026 14:00 → May 16, 2026 14:00 UTC
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DELAYED(5 days)
May 8, 2026 at 00:43 UTCMay 10, 2026 14:00 → May 15, 2026 14:00 UTC
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BOOSTER — B1100 →
#6THIS FLIGHT
6TOTAL FLIGHTS
6/6LANDINGS
33dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 23, 2025Previous flight: Apr 23, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
594
SUCCESSES
593
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 17-37 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:50 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 17-37?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 594 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-37 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-37 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-37?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-37 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 1, 2026 20:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 26, 2026 16:06 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 26, 2026 15:06 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 26, 2026 03:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.8 hours
May 26, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 26, 2026 14:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 23, 2026 10:32 UTC
Launch delayed by 2 days
May 24, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 26, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 21, 2026 00:17 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
May 23, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 24, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 15, 2026 19:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 7 days
May 16, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 23, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 14, 2026 21:58 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
May 15, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 16, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 8, 2026 00:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 5 days
May 10, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 15, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 5, 2026 06:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
May 9, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 May 10, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 29, 2026 18:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 29, 2026 18:28 UTC
Launch date set: May 26, 2026 at 14:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 seconds ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 22 seconds ago
Launch ID: 75a35be5-b3bd-4591-b978-9a876da9fa96
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search7 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
4 weeks ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1100-6 launches Starlink Group 17-37 from SLC-4E, Vandenberg. https://t.co/xsiJpH0VRE https://t.co/DuWtM1NaJ5
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Vandenberg Space Force Base @SLDelta30nStarlink group 17-37 : VSFB SLC-4E : 26 May 2026 (14:50:34 UTC). Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-37 mission, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:50 a.m. htt
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Starlink Group 17-37 will mark SpaceX's 559th Falcon 9 launch with a flight-proven stage and 663rd mission.nnLearn more: https://t.co/JqcsnvAco8
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MISSION REPLAY HIGHLIGHTS:nStarlink group 17-37 : VSFB SLC-4E : 26 May 2026 (14:50:34 UTC). SpaceX Starlink 389 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing, 26 May 2026.. 5/26/2026nhttps://t.co/D8l6fkV9m6
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Vandenberg Space Force Base @SLDelta30nStarlink group 17-37 : VSFB SLC-4E : 26 May 2026 (14:50:34 UTC). The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-37 mission to low-Earth orbit, Tuesday morning, May 26th, 2026, between 7:00 h
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-37 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on May 26, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1100, made its 6th flight, returning to service just 33 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 17-37). The launch was a success.