Here’s how to watch SpaceX rocket blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base around 12:27 p.m. on Wednesday in the first launch from the Central Coast military base this year.

Though it will likely be visible for miles around, for an up-close view of the launch, you’ll want to check out SpaceX’s feed, which goes live around noon.

The launch window opens at 12:18 p.m., but depending upon weather and other factors, liftoff could potentially be delayed to Thursday at the same time.

Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will return to Landing Zone 4 at the military base. Residents across Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties could hear multiple sonic booms as the re-entry vehicle breaks the sound barrier and returns to Earth.

You can watch the live broadcast below or by clicking here.

This story was originally published February 2, 2022 at 10:47 AM.

Kaytlyn Leslie

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Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.