Vandenberg Supports Launch of Starlink 17-20 Mission
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-20 mission flies through the air after launching from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Jan. 25, 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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2nd Lt. Andrew Taller
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