Residents of Southern California, including those in San Diego, may get the chance to see a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch this evening, with liftoff set to occur from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
The launch window opens at 9:28 PM Pacific Time and will remain open for four hours, providing flexibility in case weather conditions necessitate a delay.
This mission is focused on deploying 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, contributing to SpaceX’s objective of expanding its global satellite internet network. If the skies are clear, observers should be able to see the rocket as it travels southeast across the region, with the launch likely to be particularly impressive for those in San Diego County.
Public access to Vandenberg will be restricted due to its military designation, but the launch can be streamed live on SpaceX’s official website or social media channels five minutes prior to liftoff. Observers along the coast, especially in southern and central California, are expected to have the best views.
If the weather cooperates, the launch promises to be a breathtaking sight, following a recent trend of frequent SpaceX orbital launches that are visible to the public throughout the West Coast.
