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Starlink 17-27 Mission Launches from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttonpinterest sharing buttonsharethis sharing button

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-27 mission launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 14, 2026. This mission marked the 25th launch of 2026 from the Vandenberg spaceport and test range. Each launch at Vandenberg 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)

PHOTO BY: 2nd Lt. Andrew Taller
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