Falcon 9 rocket launch set for Friday night
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday evening.
The launch is scheduled for 8:51 p.m., according to officials. The rocket will carry several Starlink satellites into orbit.
The launch may be visible as far as 100 statute miles.
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Video in the player above shows previous coverage of a launch. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday evening. The launch is scheduled for 8:51 p.m., according to officials. The rocket will carry several Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch may be visible as far as 100 statute miles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
