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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38

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Aug 7, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink

A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 17-38
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: e4316d4c-9eb8-4a18-9b0d-4307c3970ef6
Reported date: Aug 7, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 51 seconds ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Jul 27, 2026 at 19:34 UTC
Aug 6, 2026 14:00Aug 7, 2026 14:00 UTC
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#16THIS FLIGHT
15TOTAL FLIGHTS
15/15LANDINGS
24dTURNAROUND
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ASDSOf Course I Still Love You PLANNED
First flight: Apr 7, 2025Previous flight: Jul 14, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
613
SUCCESSES
612
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 17-38 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 17-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 613 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-38 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-38 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 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.
Jul 27, 2026 19:53 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 27, 2026 19:34 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Aug 6, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 7, 2026 14:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 27, 2026 16:18 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Jul 27, 2026 16:18 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 7, 2026 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 51 seconds ago
Launch Library 251 seconds ago
Launch ID: e4316d4c-9eb8-4a18-9b0d-4307c3970ef6
Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 17-38 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 7, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1093, is making its 16th flight, returning to service just 24 days after its previous mission. This launch adds to 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 17-38).