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Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1
Falcon 9 is set to launch Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1 on Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 09:52 PM UTC from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
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Liftoff in
08days
15hrs
29min
NET Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 09:52 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Space Launch Complex 4EPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
UnknownMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
R-1
Possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites for a US government entity based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of rocket stage drop zones being exact fits with previous Starlink Group 15 launches. Details TBD.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1 launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 09:52 PM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | R-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.