[Launch Alert] Tuesday Launch
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Mon Feb 23 13:02:04 EST 2026
A Falcon 9 rocket is tentatively scheduled for launch Tuesday morning (February 24) from Vandenberg SFB, Calif. The vehicle is slated to leave south base during a launch window that opens at 6:00 a.m. PST. Following liftoff, the vehicle will probably fly towards the south-southeast and roughly parallel the coast as it carries several Starlink satellites into orbit. Eight minutes after launch, the first stage will attempt to land on a drone ship positioned down range.
If the launch occurs at the start of the window, the event event could be visible over a wide area.
For a better view of the launch, use tripod-mounted binoculars or a spotting scope. An astronomical telescope with a low-power eyepiece will probably provide the best view.
For countdown status and video feeds of the launch, go to:
https://spaceflightnow.com
https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-17-26
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