Is there a California rocket launch today? Upcoming liftoff schedule from Vandenberg
The Vandenberg Space Force Base and SpaceX don't typically officially confirm California launches until about a day ahead of time, and the Federal Aviation Administration's operations plan advisory is constantly updating.
Still, multiple online websites that track launches suggest that at least three Starlink deployment missions are on the schedule in the week ahead alone from California. Additionally, NASA could launch two science satellites sometime in July.
And as usual, the upcoming rocket launches from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County should be widely visible across California – and perhaps even Arizona.
Still, it's important to keep in mind that rocket launches can be – and often are – delayed due to any number of factors, including poor weather conditions or unexpected issues with spacecraft. Make sure to visit VC Star for the latest mission updates.
Here's a look at the upcoming June 2025 launch schedule (so far) at the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
What is the Vandenberg Space Force Base? 4 things to know about site of California rocket launches
Agency: SpaceX
Mission: Deploy Starlink V2 mini satellites into low-Earth orbit
Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
Launch window: To be announced
Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Booster landing: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed "Of Course I Still Love You," in the Pacific Ocean
Agency: SpaceX
Mission: Deploy Starlink V2 mini satellites into low-Earth orbit
Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
Launch window: 7:08 p.m. PT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Booster landing: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed "Of Course I Still Love You," in the Pacific Ocean
Agency: SpaceX
Mission: Deploy Starlink V2 mini satellites into low-Earth orbit
Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
Launch window: 7:09 p.m. PT Sunday, July 20, 2025
Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Booster landing: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed "Of Course I Still Love You," in the Pacific Ocean
Agency: SpaceX
Mission: NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission, consisting of two identical satellites that will orbit Earth in tandem, will study solar activity's effects on Earth.
Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
Launch window: Late-July
Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Booster landing: Unknown
Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: SpaceX missions resume in California: Upcoming rocket launch schedule
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