Starlink 15-25

October 12, 2026Low Earth orbit

Live coverage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on the Starlink 15-25 mission from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Key moments

Hosts introduce the Starlink 15-25 mission

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Propellant load begins

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Explanation of load-and-go window

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Stage two LOX load complete and Falcon 9 in startup

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Strongback retract

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Liftoff of Falcon 9 Starlink 15-25

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Max Q

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MECO and stage separation

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Entry burn explained

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Booster landing confirmed on OCISLY

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Nominal orbit insertion

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Play video: Starlink 15-25: Falcon 9 B1088 Launch and Landing at Vandenberg, 1:17:03

Photo: U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen / Public domain

Key facts

Vehicle	Falcon 9
Mission name	Starlink 15-25
Launch site	Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E), Vandenberg Space Force Base
Crew size	0
Outcome	Success

Videos about this mission

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Published 13 Oct 2026
Starlink 15-25: Falcon 9 B1088 Launch and Landing at Vandenberg
NASASpaceflight

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Starlink 15-25: Falcon 9 B1088 Launch and Landing at Vandenberg

NASASpaceflight

Published 13 October 2026Duration 1:17:03

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