SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40
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Jun 28, 2026 at 16:09 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 17-40
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: 0740c699-9877-4331-8aef-4e29ea6281c0
Reported date: Jun 28, 2026 at 16:09 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 28, 2026 at 17:59 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 28, 2026 at 16:11 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Jun 28, 2026 at 13:48 UTCJun 28, 2026 15:40 → Jun 28, 2026 16:09 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.1 hrs)
Jun 28, 2026 at 12:41 UTCJun 28, 2026 14:36 → Jun 28, 2026 15:40 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.6 hrs)
Jun 27, 2026 at 23:38 UTCJun 28, 2026 14:00 → Jun 28, 2026 14:36 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1088 →
#17THIS FLIGHT
17TOTAL FLIGHTS
17/17LANDINGS
25dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 30, 2024Previous flight: Jun 3, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
606
SUCCESSES
605
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 17-40 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:09 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 17-40?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 606 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-40 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-40 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-40?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 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 28, 2026 17:59 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 28, 2026 17:59 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 16:11 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 13:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Jun 28, 2026 15:40 UTC u2192 Jun 28, 2026 16:09 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 12:41 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.1 hours
Jun 28, 2026 14:36 UTC u2192 Jun 28, 2026 15:40 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 27, 2026 23:38 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.6 hours
Jun 28, 2026 14:00 UTC u2192 Jun 28, 2026 14:36 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 19, 2026 11:38 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 19, 2026 11:38 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 28, 2026 at 16:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589 on X
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 0740c699-9877-4331-8aef-4e29ea6281c0
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search21 minutes ago
10 tweets (2 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
3 weeks ago
LAUNCH: SpaceX Falcon 9 B1088-17 launches Starlink Group 17-40 from SLC-4E Vandenberg. https://t.co/fDN58kXWuT https://t.co/V1CY859XNq
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-40 launch attempt from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA in 24h https://t.co/cMkLziLUlznud83dudcf7 SpaceX https://t.co/7Af4fTJzgq
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, including booster B1088 on its 17th flight, successfully launched 24 Starlink Group 17-40 satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship following
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, including booster B1088 on its 17th flight, successfully launched 24 Starlink Group 17-40 satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship following h
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-40 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 28, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1088, made its 17th 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 17-40). The launch was a success.