Overview

• The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 26 Starlink satellites on May 9, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a launch window from 5:00 p.m. to 7:21 p.m. PT.
• This mission will use Falcon 9 first stage booster B1081, marking its 14th flight, following previous missions including Crew-7 and NASA's PACE spacecraft.
• After deploying the satellites into low Earth orbit, the booster will aim to land on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean for recovery and reuse.
• Spectators in California and Arizona may have visibility of the rocket's trajectory, with SpaceX livestreaming the launch for global viewing.
• The FAA's recent approval to increase annual launches from Vandenberg's SLC-4E pad supports SpaceX's high launch cadence, which has already added over 7,200 Starlink satellites to orbit.