Revision History

SpaceX is maintaining an unprecedented launch cadence from Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2026, with multiple Starlink missions per week expanding a constellation nearing 10,000 satellites and serving over 10 million subscribers worldwide. The relentless tempo — including a record-setting 33rd flight by a single reusable booster — has drawn community backlash over sonic booms and property damage, even as the California Coastal Commission's unanimous opposition to launch expansion has been overridden by federal authority.