PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 21 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
2 US military Starshield satellites are also on board.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 17-43
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: af8d71dd-f439-47b3-91ed-57f959a581e0
Reported date: Jun 7, 2026 at 04:24 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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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 CHANGEJun 7, 2026 at 06:17 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 7, 2026 at 04:28 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.5 hrs)
Jun 6, 2026 at 15:33 UTCJun 7, 2026 02:57 → Jun 7, 2026 04:24 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1 hrs)
Jun 6, 2026 at 12:47 UTCJun 7, 2026 02:00 → Jun 7, 2026 02:57 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 4, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1097 →
#10THIS FLIGHT
10TOTAL FLIGHTS
10/10LANDINGS
26dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Sep 3, 2025Previous flight: May 12, 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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43 is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:24 AM 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 17-43?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43 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 17-43 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-43 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-43 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-43?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43 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 11, 2026 18:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 7, 2026 06:17 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 7, 2026 04:28 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 6, 2026 15:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.5 hours
Jun 7, 2026 02:57 UTC u2192 Jun 7, 2026 04:24 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 6, 2026 12:47 UTC
Launch delayed by 1 hours
Jun 7, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Jun 7, 2026 02:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 4, 2026 04:10 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 3, 2026 13:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 3, 2026 13:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 7, 2026 at 04:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: af8d71dd-f439-47b3-91ed-57f959a581e0
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●X (Twitter) Search3 minutes ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
1 week ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1097-10 launches Starlink Group 17-43 from SLC-4E, Vandenberg. https://t.co/7RsZk0Lpl9 https://t.co/kXsQw5D0J7
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LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1097-10 launches Starlink Group 17-43 from SLC-4E Vandenberg https://t.co/yydiJ2By9F
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ud83dude80 Tonightu2019s SpaceX Launch from Vandenberg!nStarlink Group 17-43 u2014 Falcon 9 lifting off from SLC-4E tonight, Saturday June 6.nWindow opens ~7:00 PM PDT (10:00 PM EDT / 02:00 UTC June 7). Expect ~21-24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites + possibly Starshield. Booster land
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One hour until the launch of Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-43nnCheck the Next Spaceflight app or website for more infonhttps://t.co/O5lwwE35mN
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 17-43 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 7, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1097, made its 10th flight, returning to service just 26 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 17-43). The launch was a success.