What Happened
Fourth Attempt To Deploy Reconnaissance Satellites From California
SpaceX is attempting to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, after three previous postponements. The mission aims to deploy reconnaissance satellites for the Space Development Agency, marking the fourth batch of Tranche 1 satellites. The launch would be the 67th from Vandenberg in 2026, putting the base on track to set a new record. According to the USA TODAY NETWORK, the rocket’s booster is scheduled to return for a landing at the launch site, which may cause sonic booms.