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Starlink 17-40 Launches From Vandenberg SFB July 3, 2026
June 28, 2026 - A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches carrying the Starlink 17-40 mission to a low-Earth orbit from U.S. Space Force Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This mission marked the 44th launch of 2026 from the U.S. Space Force’s West Coast Spaceport and Test Range at Vandenberg SFB. Every launch approved by the Vandenberg Space Force Base range is designated by the federal government to advance economic growth, strengthen national security, and achieve critical national space objectives ... reinforcing the Central Coast’s role as a global gateway to space. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Space Force photo by Christopher Okula. U.S. Space Force | U.S. Department of War || Starlink | SpaceX Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |