SpaceX's 4th launch out of Vandenberg this year pushed to Thursday
SpaceX is now targeting Thursday, February 8 for a Falcon 9 rocket launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base.
www.ksby.comHere are the latest publicly available updates on Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
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Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 is the two-pad site (SLC-4E for launches, SLC-4W for landings) operated and leased by SpaceX. SLC-4E has hosted Falcon 9 launches, while SLC-4W has been used as a reusable-rocket landing site. This arrangement has been in place since SpaceX began leasing the pads in 2015 and 2013 respectively.[3][7]
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The base’s official news feed in 2026 highlights ongoing activities at SLC-4E, including Starlink missions launched from Vandenberg and updates on related range operations, indicating continued utilization of SLC-4E for launches and related activities. This confirms continued operations at SLC-4E into 2026.[5]
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Local and national coverage historically notes multiple Falcon 9 launches from SLC-4E and associated RTLS (return-to-launch-site) landings on SLC-4W, with ongoing lease arrangements sustaining SpaceX operations at the complex. While individual mission dates vary, the pattern of regular activity from SLC-4E persists.[7][3]
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In 2025 and 2026, the base reported milestones and ongoing missions across its spaceport, including Starlink launches, and continued support for SpaceX activities at SLC-4E/SLC-4W, reflecting a stable, long-term operational posture at the complex.[4][5]
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For a detailed, current roundup of weekly or monthly activities at Vandenberg (including SLC-4 updates), the Vandenberg Weekly Round-Up is a good resource to follow. It compiles recent events and upcoming missions related to the base.[9]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to the very latest single mission news from SLC-4E (launch date, payload, target orbit) or provide a brief map of the two pads and their typical roles. Also, I can set up a quick brief to monitor the official Vandenberg Space Force Base news feed for new entries.[5][9]