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Central Coast Rocket Launches Set for This Week

15 June 2026 17:02

SpaceX is launching three rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base this week, with the first completed Monday. - Monday's launch carried 24 communications satellites.

- Thursday's mission involves classified military satellites at 1:54 a.m. - Saturday's launch will deploy 24 Starlink satellites.

- Sonic booms may occur early Thursday due to booster landing. The launches are part of a busy schedule for the Central Coast.

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