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Here’s a have a look at what missions SpaceX may launch from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County

California residents may witness not less than two extra SpaceX rocket launches earlier than August is out.

If issues go to plan, not less than another Starlink deployment missions utilizing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is because of raise off in August from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. What’s extra, the business spaceflight firm, based by billionaire Elon Musk, can also be working towards launching a authorities satellite tv for pc mission utilizing its Falcon 9 rocket.

Still, for Californians – and Arizonans – making their rocket launch viewing plans, needless to say rocket launches may be – and infrequently are – delayed as a consequence of any variety of elements, together with poor climate circumstances or sudden points with spacecraft. Be certain to go to VC Star for the most recent mission updates.

In the meantime, this is your weekly have a look at the upcoming launch schedule for the remainder of August on the Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Tuesday, Aug. 26: NAOS

• Agency: SpaceX
• Mission: Deploy OHB Italia’s NAOS satellite (National Advanced Optical System,) which is able to present excessive decision pictures to nationwide and worldwide governmental and navy organizations reminiscent of NATO, based on SpaceX.
• Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
• Launch window: 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, Aug. 26
• Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Booster touchdown: Return to launch web site at LZ-4 (or touchdown zone 4)

Friday, Aug. 29: Starlink 17-7

• Agency: SpaceX
• Mission: Deploy 24 Starlink V2 mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to SpaceX.
• Rocket: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket
• Launch window: 7:05 to 11:05 p.m. PT Friday, Aug. 29
• Rocket launch location: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Booster touchdown: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed “Of Course I Still Love You,” within the Pacific Ocean

Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@gannett.com