Starlink 17-19 Mission Aboard Falcon 9 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission flies through the air after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 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. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Starlink 17-19 Mission Aboard Falcon 9 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission flies through the air after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026. 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. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Starlink 17-19 Mission Aboard Falcon 9 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026. This mission marked the sixth launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. (U.S Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)

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Starlink 17-19 Mission Aboard Falcon 9 Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Published Jan. 29, 2026
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Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. --

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-19 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026. This mission marked the sixth launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. (U.S Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller)