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Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-15 mission, Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:52 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/Jjk82Q2nek

The has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-15 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 20, 2026, between 2:48 p.m. – 6:48 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). Live Webcast: https://t.co/ebAwSYMmIM https://t.co/UhjWNHAsqs

Santa Barbara, we appreciate the dialogue. Our Mission Update continued the conversation on Vandenberg’s growing mission, increased launch activity and ongoing sonic boom research. We’re committed to transparency—and to hearing from you. Next up: Carpinteria | April 22 https://t.co/PqROPq9xSU

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-24 mission, Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:19 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/dvfFC6x7B1

The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-24 mission to low-Earth orbit, Monday, March 16, 2026, between 7:37 p.m. – 11:37 p.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/dw2lf6WfIB

Guardians and Airmen at @SLDelta30 supported the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission, Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:58 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). @usairforce | @USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC https://t.co/w00zPaUTs3

*UPDATE* The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 13, 2026, between 7:37 a.m. to 7:56 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/dLH02RbmEb

The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-31 mission to low-Earth orbit, Friday, March 13, 2026, between 3:58 a.m. to 7:58 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/YX7YxXY7BI

@SLDelta30 Guardians and Airmen in partnership with @FireflySpace accomplished today’s launch of the Alpha #FLTA007 "Stairway to Seven" mission from SLC-2 at 5:50 p.m. PT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. https://t.co/upabSfSJNB

Mission Update: @FireflySpace #FLTA007 now launching no earlier than Wednesday, March 11, 2026 between 5:50 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. PT and their livestream will begin 20 minutes before liftoff. https://t.co/EhKRFNN3Bu

@FireflySpace is preparing to launch their Alpha #FLTA007 mission from @SLDelta30 Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) between 5:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. PT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A livestream of the launch is planned to begin at T-20 minutes at: https://t.co/dnd92RmmYQ https://t.co/EMYGhzjr1L

@FireflySpace is preparing to launch their Alpha #FLTA007 mission from @SLDelta30 Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) between 5:50 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. PT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. A livestream of the launch is planned to begin at T-20 minutes at: https://t.co/dnd92RmmYQ https://t.co/03bzOxGLiM

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-18 mission, Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4:01 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/jaQllAdrzd

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 carrying the Starlink 17-18 mission to low-Earth orbit, Sunday, March 8, 2026, between 3:58 a.m. - 7:58 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/hPa9wBmJgl

The @USSpaceForce has approved the launch of a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the @Starlink 17-18 mission to low-Earth orbit, Saturday, March 7, 2026, between 2:58 a.m. – 6:58 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4). https://t.co/5KgNkp9TfS

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg Space Force Base supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-23 mission, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:11 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). https://t.co/zD31wzNCJt

Guardians and Airmen at Vandenberg SFB supported the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink 17-23 mission, March 1, 2026 at 6:18 a.m. from SLC-4E. Today’s mission marked the 13th launch of 2026 from the U.S. Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport and Test Range. https://t.co/WWHnmaybxH

@FireflySpace is preparing to launch their Alpha #FLTA007 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base's from Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2) between 4:50 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. PST on Feb. 28, 2026. There will be back up launch opportunities on March 1st and 2nd slated for the same time. https://t.co/wup188JKMQ

An operational test launch of an @AFGlobalStrike unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is scheduled from north VSFB between 11:01 p.m. on March 3 to 5:01 a.m. PDT on March 4. This test is routine and was scheduled years in advance. https://t.co/w2y9tgnxPk https://t.co/XnW0QsNLJs

U.S. Space Force leaders met with community members during a Mission Update to share public information on Vandenberg SFB operations. As launch activity grows, leaders explained how VSFB plays a key role in national security space missions! https://t.co/JP1A8hIcrV

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Congratulations to the 15 graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 18-E!

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