SpaceX gears up for Vandenberg rocket launch. How to watch in Arizona
SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 10, with a launch window opening at 7 a.m. PT. The Falcon 9 rocket’s southern trajectory may limit visibility in Arizona, but the mission will be livestreamed on SpaceX’s website and X app starting five minutes before liftoff.
SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 10, targeting a four-hour window beginning at 7 a.m. PT. The mission will deploy 24 Starlink broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit, marking the third Starlink launch from Vandenberg this month and the second in four days. The launch will take place at Space Launch Complex 4-East (SLC-4E), a site SpaceX leases at the base. Due to the rocket’s southern trajectory, visibility from Arizona may be limited, though spectators in the region can attempt to spot it under favorable conditions. For those unable to view the launch directly, SpaceX will provide a livestream on its [website](https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-17-44) and its X TV mobile app, beginning five minutes before liftoff. Updates may also be shared on SpaceX’s official X account. The Falcon 9 rocket, standing 230 feet tall, is one of the most frequently used launch vehicles globally. Delays are possible due to weather or technical issues, with a backup opportunity available on June 11 if needed. Arizona residents interested in tracking the launch should monitor local updates, as conditions may affect visibility. The mission continues SpaceX’s rapid pace of Starlink deployments, expanding its global satellite internet network.
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