SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38
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Aug 8, 2026 at 16:35 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 17-38
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: e4316d4c-9eb8-4a18-9b0d-4307c3970ef6
Reported date: Aug 8, 2026 at 16:35 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEAug 8, 2026 at 18:03 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEAug 8, 2026 at 16:39 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Aug 8, 2026 at 14:50 UTCAug 8, 2026 16:23 → Aug 8, 2026 16:35 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2.4 hrs)
Aug 7, 2026 at 16:54 UTCAug 8, 2026 14:00 → Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2.4 hrs)
Aug 7, 2026 at 16:53 UTCAug 8, 2026 14:00 → Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2.4 hrs)
Aug 7, 2026 at 16:39 UTCAug 8, 2026 14:00 → Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Jul 29, 2026 at 15:28 UTCAug 7, 2026 14:00 → Aug 8, 2026 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(24 hrs)
Jul 27, 2026 at 19:34 UTCAug 6, 2026 14:00 → Aug 7, 2026 14:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1093 →
#16THIS FLIGHT
16TOTAL FLIGHTS
16/16LANDINGS
25dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Apr 7, 2025Previous flight: Jul 14, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
618
SUCCESSES
617
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 17-38 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:35 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 17-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-38 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 618 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Aug 8, 2026 18:03 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 8, 2026 18:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Aug 8, 2026 16:39 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 8, 2026 14:50 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Aug 8, 2026 16:23 UTC u2192 Aug 8, 2026 16:35 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 7, 2026 16:54 UTC
Launch delayed by 2.4 hours
Aug 8, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 7, 2026 16:53 UTC
Launch delayed by 2.4 hours
Aug 8, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 7, 2026 16:39 UTC
Launch delayed by 2.4 hours
Aug 8, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 8, 2026 16:24 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 29, 2026 15:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 24 hours
Aug 7, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Aug 8, 2026 14:00 UTC (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
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 27, 2026 16:18 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 8, 2026 at 16:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
●Launch Library 23 minutes 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 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on August 8, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1093, made its 16th flight, returning to service just 25 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 17-38). The launch was a success.