r/SpaceX Starlink 17-16 Official Launch Discussion & Updates Thread!

SpaceX is preparing for the Starlink 17-16 mission, scheduled to launch on April 26, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage, booster B1088, will be undertaking its 15th flight and is expected to land on the autonomous drone ship OCISLY. This mission marks SpaceX's 50th launch of the year and could extend its streak of successful launches to 154 consecutive flights.

This launch is significant as it contributes to the expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet constellation, aiming to provide global broadband coverage.