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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46

SUCCESS Falcon 9 →
Jul 2, 2026 at 02:58 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA 100% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
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 17-46
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 491122a3-3eff-42db-aff3-424b3431fc0b
Reported date: Jul 2, 2026 at 02:58 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 2, 2026 at 04:05 UTC
IN FLIGHTSUCCESS
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STATUS CHANGEJul 2, 2026 at 02:59 UTC
GOIN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1 hrs)
Jul 1, 2026 at 05:01 UTC
Jul 2, 2026 02:00Jul 2, 2026 02:57 UTC
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#7THIS FLIGHT
7TOTAL FLIGHTS
7/7LANDINGS
36dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSOf Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 23, 2025Previous flight: May 26, 2026
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46 is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:58 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 17-46?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46 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 17-46 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 17-46 going to?
The Starlink Group 17-46 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 17-46?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-46 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 2, 2026 04:09 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 2, 2026 04:05 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 2, 2026 02:59 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 1, 2026 05:01 UTC
Launch delayed by 1 hours
Jul 2, 2026 02:00 UTC u2192 Jul 2, 2026 02:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 22, 2026 22:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Jun 22, 2026 22:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 2, 2026 at 02:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 491122a3-3eff-42db-aff3-424b3431fc0b
Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 17-46 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on July 2, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1100, made its 7th flight, returning to service just 36 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 17-46). The launch was a success.