Overview

• The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, May 9, during a window from 5:00 p.m. to 7:21 p.m. PT.
• Onboard the rocket are 26 Starlink satellites, part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its global internet constellation.
• Booster B1081 will attempt its 14th flight and a landing on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
• The Federal Aviation Administration recently approved an increase in annual launches from Vandenberg's SLC-4E site, raising the cap from 36 to 50.
• The launch will be livestreamed, and the rocket may be visible to spectators across parts of California and Arizona.