SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches USSF-366 Mission | Vandenberg

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches USSF-366 Mission | Vandenberg Join us live as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the **USSF-366 mission** from **Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E)** at **Vandenberg Space Force Base, California**. Liftoff is targeted for **Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6:50 p.m. PT**, with a backup launch opportunity available on **Sunday, August 16, at 2:38 p.m. PT**. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster supporting this mission is making its **18th flight**. This flight-proven booster previously launched **NROL-126, Transporter-12, SPHEREx, NROL-57**, and **13 previous Starlink missions**, demonstrating SpaceX's continued use of reusable flight-proven hardware. Following stage separation, the first stage will attempt a landing aboard the **Of Course I Still Love You** droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Residents of **Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties** may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch and landing sequence. What residents experience will depend on weather, atmospheric conditions, and other factors. 📍 **Launch Site:** Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E), Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA 🚀 **Launch Vehicle:** Falcon 9 🛰️ **Payload:** USSF-366 🏢 **Customer:** U.S. Space Force 📅 **Target Launch:** August 15, 2026 | 6:50 p.m. PT 🎯 **Mission:** USSF-366 🛬 **Booster Recovery:** Of Course I Still Love You droneship — Pacific Ocean 🔴 **LIVE Coverage Includes** • Countdown and launch updates • Falcon 9 liftoff and ascent • Max-Q and stage separation • Fairing deployment • First-stage landing attempt • Payload deployment • Mission analysis and commentary • Live chat with spaceflight enthusiasts ⚠️ **Mission information and launch times are subject to change** due to weather, technical conditions, or range requirements. 👍 **Like the stream, subscribe, and turn on notifications** so you never miss another SpaceX launch! #SpaceX #Falcon9 #USSF366 #USSF #USSpaceForce #R