The Falcon 9 rocket selected for 2 upcoming SpaceX missions should be widely visible lifting off from Southern California, and perhaps even Arizona if conditions are right.

Both missions, unsurprisingly, would be SpaceX Starlink satellite deployments – by far the most common launches from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

Rocket launches can be – and often are – delayed due to any number of factors.

July has almost come to an end, but Californians could still have a chance to catch one more rocket launch from the coast before the month comes to an end.

And then, August kicks off with another liftoff scheduled for as early as this weekend.

Both missions, unsurprisingly, would be SpaceX Starlink satellite deployments – by far the most common launches from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

Vandenberg and SpaceX typically don’t officially confirm California launches until about a day ahead of time, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s operations plan advisory is constantly updating. Still, multiple online websites that track launches suggest that SpaceX is planning at least one more Starlink deployment in July, with the first of August scheduled for the first weekend of the new month.

The Falcon 9 rocket selected for both missions should be widely visible lifting off from Southern California, and perhaps even Arizona if conditions are right.

But it’s important to keep in mind that rocket launches can be – and often are – delayed due to any number of factors, including poor weather conditions or unexpected issues with spacecraft. Make sure to visit VC Star for the latest mission updates.

Here’s a look at what to expect for the remaining Starlink launch in July 2025, as well as the first for August at the Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Wednesday, July 30: Starlink 13-4

Agency : SpaceX

: SpaceX Mission : Deploy Starlink V2 mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit

: Deploy Starlink V2 mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Rocket : Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket

: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket Launch window : 8:39 a.m. PT Wednesday, July 30, 2025

: 8:39 a.m. PT Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Rocket launch location : Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base

: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base Booster landing: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed “Of Course I Still Love You,” in the Pacific Ocean

Saturday, Aug. 2: Starlink 17-4

Agency : SpaceX

: SpaceX Mission : Deploy Starlink V2 mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit

: Deploy Starlink V2 mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Rocket : Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket

: Falcon 9, a 230-foot, two-stage rocket Launch window : 7:05 p.m. PT Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025

: 7:05 p.m. PT Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 Rocket launch location : Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base

: Space Launch Complex 4E from Vandenberg Space Force Base Booster landing: SpaceX drone ship, nicknamed “Of Course I Still Love You,” in the Pacific Ocean

Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@gannett.com