SpaceX plans to launch its 60th Falcon 9 rocket of the year on Monday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission, designated as the Starlink 15-10, aims to deploy an additional 27 broadband internet satellites into the company’s expanding low Earth orbit constellation. By the end of November, SpaceX had successfully launched over 2,800 satellites in 2025 alone.
The launch is scheduled for 9:28 p.m. PST (12:28 a.m. EST / 05:28 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East. Live coverage will be provided by Spaceflight Now, starting approximately 30 minutes before liftoff.
Significant Milestones in the Mission
The Falcon 9 rocket for this mission will utilize the first stage booster with the tail number B1081. This booster has an impressive history, marking its 20th flight after supporting various missions, including NASA’s Crew-7 and CRS-29, as well as the PACE and TRACERS missions.
Following liftoff, B1081 is expected to land on the drone ship named ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ nearly 8.5 minutes after launch. If this landing is successful, it will represent the 166th landing on this particular vessel and the overall 542nd booster landing achieved by SpaceX.
The Starlink satellite constellation plays a crucial role in SpaceX’s mission to provide global internet coverage, particularly in underserved regions. As the company continues to expand its satellite network, each launch contributes significantly to its goal of enhancing broadband access worldwide.
As this milestone launch approaches, the aerospace community and satellite internet users alike will be closely watching the developments from Vandenberg Space Force Base. With its track record of reliable launches, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 remains a pivotal player in the modern space industry.
