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SpaceX Targets Today’s NAOS Launch From Vandenberg, Starlink Mission Later This Week

The daytime window curtails easy viewing beyond the coast, with FAA plans noting backup chances if liftoff slips.

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Overview

  • A 45-minute launch window for NAOS opens at 11:53 a.m. PT today, according to a Vandenberg launch alert.
  • Falcon 9 will lift off from SLC-4E and attempt a return-to-launch-site landing at LZ-4, with sonic booms possible in nearby counties.
  • SpaceX expects to stream coverage on its website and the X TV app beginning about 15 minutes before liftoff.
  • A separate Starlink 17-7 mission is planned for Friday, Aug. 29, to deploy 24 V2 mini satellites from SLC-4E, with the booster targeting droneship recovery on Of Course I Still Love You.
  • Launch timing remains subject to change, with FAA advisories indicating next-day opportunities if postponed and daylight conditions likely limiting visibility in Arizona.