Get ready for some thrilling rocket launches! SpaceX is set to make history with three exciting missions in the next week, all taking off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Here's a breakdown of what's in store:
Mission 1: SDA's Tranche 1
- Agency: SpaceX
- Mission: Deploying the second batch of ten Tranche 1 military satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency.
- Rocket: The mighty 230-foot Falcon 9, a two-stage powerhouse.
- Launch Window: 4:02 to 4:22 p.m. on October 14th (PT).
- Location: Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg.
- Booster Landing: SpaceX's drone ship, aptly named "Of Course I Still Love You," will touch down in the Pacific Ocean.
Mission 2: Starlink 11-19
- Agency: SpaceX
- Mission: Launching 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites into low-Earth orbit.
- Rocket: The trusty Falcon 9, standing tall at 230 feet.
- Launch Window: 5:09 to 9:09 p.m. on October 17th (PT).
- Location: Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg.
- Booster Landing: Back to the "Of Course I Still Love You" drone ship in the Pacific.
Mission 3: Starlink 11-15
- Agency: SpaceX
- Mission: Deploying another 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites.
- Rocket: The same trusty Falcon 9.
- Launch Window: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 20th (PT).
- Location: Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg.
- Booster Landing: Yet again, the "Of Course I Still Love You" drone ship awaits in the Pacific.
Remember, rocket launch schedules can change, so stay tuned to VC Star for the latest updates. And don't forget, these launches offer incredible viewing opportunities for those in California and Arizona! Are you ready to witness these technological marvels firsthand?
