The sixth and seventh rocket launches of 2026 in California are coming up within a week – both SpaceX missions to deploy commercial Starlink internet satellites.
SpaceX got its year off to a hot start from the Vandenberg Space Force Base, where billionaire Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company is projected to break another West Coast launch record in 2026.
Californians – and even Arizonans – making their plans to watch any launches should keep in mind that lots can change between now and when each rocket is expected to lift off, as delays in spaceflight are common. Be sure to visit VC Star for the latest mission updates…