Falcon 9 Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB May 5, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith The Starlink 17-29 mission is the 44th dedicated flight supporting the broadband internet constellation so far in 2026. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. PDT (10:35 p.m. EDT / 0235 UTC).