Starlink Group 17-46
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 is set to launch Starlink Group 17-46 on July 2, 2026 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The countdown above is shown in your local timezone; the status updates live as the flight moves from To Be Confirmed to Go, and if it slips or scrubs. A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
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Where to watch Starlink Group 17-46
SpaceX carries the official webcast on its own channel. When the stream link is published we surface it here, and embed the player on launch day. For the full rundown of where every provider streams — and how to catch it in your timezone — see how to watch a rocket launch live. New to the jargon? The launch glossary explains scrub, hold, MECO and the rest.
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