When Does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 Launch?
Live Countdown to Liftoff
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 is scheduled to lift off on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 04:02 UTC — 5 days from now. GO for launch
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 is scheduled to lift off Friday, October 30, 2026 at 04:02 UTC from Space Launch Complex 4E. Status: Go for Launch. Live countdown, updated daily as the window shifts.
A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system. This mission is flown by SpaceX. It is classified as a communications mission. Liftoff is planned from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Current status from Launch Library: Go for Launch. Launch windows shift often; this page is rebuilt every day with the latest scheduled time.
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18 is scheduled to lift off on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 04:02 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Launch time where you live
| Location | Local time |
|---|---|
| UTC | 04:02 |
| New York (US Eastern) | 00:02 · 12:02 AM |
| Los Angeles (US Pacific) | 21:02 · 9:02 PM (Oct 29) |
| London (UK) | 04:02 · 4:02 AM |
| Berlin / Paris (Central Europe) | 05:02 · 5:02 AM |
| New Delhi (India) | 09:32 · 9:32 AM |
| Tokyo (Japan) | 13:02 · 1:02 PM |
| Sydney (Australia) | 15:02 · 3:02 PM |
| Your timezone | see local time above |
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