# SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California

via [Spaceflight Now](https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/10/12/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-to-launch-27-starlink-satellites-into-orbit-from-california/)

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying 27 Starlink satellites into orbit. This launch is exciting for sky-watchers because it marks another step in the expansion of the Starlink satellite constellation, which could potentially impact stargazing in the future. Sky-watchers on the West Coast may be able to spot the rocket as it heads south along the California coast after launch.

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Updated: 2026-10-12T23:00:14.145Z