Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. -- A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-20 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 2026. The Starlink 17-20 mission marked the fifth launch and test mission from Vandenberg SFB in 2026.
As one of only two major strategic space launch bases in the United States, Vandenberg SFB plays a pivotal role in supporting national security objectives.
Each launch approved at Vandenberg SFB is designated by the federal government to strengthen national security, advance economic growth, and achieve critical national space objectives.