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**SpaceX Set to Launch Another Starlink Mission from Vandenberg This Week**

**VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif.** – SpaceX is gearing up for another launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California, targeting Friday, July 18th, at 8:51 p.m. PT to deploy more Starlink internet satellites. This mission marks a resurgence of SpaceX activity in the region after a two-week pause. A backup launch opportunity is available Saturday, July 19, at 9:26 p.m. PT.

The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. As is common, the Falcon 9 rocket’s booster will attempt a landing on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean, facilitating reuse for future missions.

While the launch site itself is closed to the public, clear skies may allow viewing from various locations throughout the region, as far south as Los Angeles. The city of Lompoc, near Vandenberg, offers several viewing spots, as cataloged by Explore Lompoc. Residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear sonic booms during the launch.

SpaceX will webcast the launch live on its website starting approximately five minutes before liftoff, and provide updates on X.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has become a major player in space transportation, serving both NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as engaging in commercial spaceflights. Starlink, a SpaceX project, aims to provide global internet access using a large constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites.

Readers are advised that launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather or technical issues. Check back for updates.

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