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Vandenberg Space Force Base Sees 71 Launches In 2026
A recent SpaceX mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base has tied California’s annual rocket launch record of 71, set in 2025. The record-tying launch delivered Starlink internet satellites to orbit, and a new record is expected to be set with the 72nd launch, scheduled for October 26. Vandenberg is expanding its launch capabilities, with companies like Blue Origin and ULA planning future operations. This development was first reported by USA TODAY NETWORK.