search
Space Base California
Trends
- 1US startup's space mirror sunlight demo draws criticismโTotally irresponsible. This should never have been allowed to get to this pilot stage. # Satellites # Space # SpaceMirro
A California-based startup has demonstrated reflecting sunlight onto Earth at night using a satellite, in a pilot aimed at eventually selling artificial daylight. Critics, including astronomers and space commentators, have called the project irresponsible, arguing the technology should never have reached the pilot stage because of risks to night skies, wildlife and astronomical observation.
- 2SpaceX Falcon 9 Sets Vandenberg Launch Record at 72โSpaceX Falcon 9 Sets Vandenberg Launch Record at 72 in 2026
SpaceX's Falcon 9 has completed 72 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in 2026, setting a new record for the site. The milestone highlights SpaceX's growing dominance of West Coast launches, driven largely by Starlink missions. Space enthusiasts are sharing the figure and debating how far launch cadence can go.
- 3US startup's space mirror demo draws criticismโUS startup's demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
A California-based startup has demonstrated technology that reflects sunlight from satellites onto Earth's surface, effectively lighting areas from space. The demonstration has drawn criticism from astronomers and environmental observers, who question the impact on night skies, wildlife and the growing commercialisation of orbit. The Guardian reports the company is promoting the system as a potential new source of illumination and energy.
- 4SpaceX readies Monday night launch from VandenbergโผSpaceX planning Monday night launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX is planning a rocket launch Monday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local news outlet KSBY reported the scheduled liftoff, though details on the payload and launch window remain limited. Residents in the region often watch for the launches, which can be visible for miles along the California coastline shortly after dusk.
- 5Vandenberg sets rocket launch record with 72 in 2026โผVandenberg sets rocket launch record with 72 in 2026. See photos
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California has set a new record with 72 rocket launches in 2026, the highest annual total in the base's history. The surge reflects the rapid growth of commercial space activity, with photos published alongside the announcement drawing attention from readers interested in the increasing pace of launches from the Central Coast site.
- 6SpaceX plans back-to-back Vandenberg launches as California sets annual recordโผSpaceX Plans Back-to-Back Vandenberg Launches as California Sets New Annual Record
SpaceX is preparing two launches in quick succession from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The state is on track to set a new annual record for orbital launches, driven largely by the company's growing launch cadence from the Central Coast site. The dual missions underline how launch activity from the West Coast has expanded sharply in recent years.
- 7
Vandenberg Space Force Base in California has supported its 72nd orbital launch of 2026, underlining the base's role as a major West Coast launch site for military, commercial and scientific missions. The milestone highlights the rapid pace of launches from the facility, which handles rockets for the Space Force and private providers.
- 8Starlink shift pushes California past Florida in launchesโผSpaceX Starlink shift sends California past Florida in launches
A shift in SpaceX's Starlink launch operations has made California the busier launch site, overtaking Florida in the number of launches. The change means more missions are now flying from the company's West Coast facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base rather than Florida's Space Coast. Florida's space industry is watching closely, as the state has long been the center of US launch activity.
- 9SpaceX launch ties California's annual rocket recordโผSpaceX helps California tie rocket launch record. Next one coming up
A SpaceX launch from California's central coast has tied the state's record for rocket launches in a single year, according to the Ventura County Star. The milestone reflects SpaceX's rapid launch cadence from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and officials note another launch is already scheduled, meaning the record is expected to fall soon.
- 10SpaceX to Launch Falcon 9 with Starlink Satellites from VandenbergโSpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Scheduled for Monday Night Starlink Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX has scheduled a Falcon 9 rocket launch for Monday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites. The mission is part of the company's ongoing campaign to expand its satellite broadband constellation. Liftoff is planned for the evening, and local observers may be able to see the rocket ascent from the Central Coast.
- 11
A Vandenberg museum is showcasing the space history of California's Central Coast, highlighting the region's long role in rocket launches and aerospace missions from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Local coverage in the Lompoc Record and Santa Maria Times points to community interest in the exhibits, which commemorate decades of launch activity on the coast.