SpaceX Prepares for 60th Falcon 9 Launch from Vandenberg SFB

SpaceX is set to launch its 60th Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the evening of November 2025. The upcoming mission, known as Starlink 15-10, will deploy an additional 27 broadband internet satellites into the company’s extensive low Earth orbit constellation. With this launch, SpaceX will surpass a total of 2,800 satellites deployed this year, demonstrating its commitment to expanding global internet coverage.

The liftoff is scheduled for 9:28 p.m. PST (12:28 a.m. EST / 05:28 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East. Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning approximately half an hour before the scheduled launch time.

Details of the Launch and Mission Objectives

The Falcon 9 rocket will utilize the first stage booster designated as B1081. This particular booster has an impressive track record, marking its 20th flight after previously supporting missions including NASA’s Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, and TRACERS. The continued use of the B1081 booster highlights SpaceX’s efforts to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of space launches.

Following liftoff, B1081 is expected to target a landing on the drone ship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You’, approximately 8.5 minutes after launch. Should the landing be successful, it will mark the 166th landing on this vessel and the 542nd booster landing overall for SpaceX.

The Starlink project, which aims to provide high-speed internet access to underserved areas around the globe, represents a critical component of SpaceX’s broader mission. As of now, the company has made significant progress in its satellite deployment strategy, with the recent launches further solidifying its position as a leader in satellite technology.

SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration and commercial satellite deployment. As the company prepares for the Starlink 15-10 mission, the focus remains not only on successful launches but also on the long-term impact of its satellite constellation on global communications.