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SpaceX closes out October with Halloween eve Falcon 9 launch, 700th Falcon 9 launch to date

SpaceX’s Halloween eve Falcon 9 lift‑off from Vandenberg doubles as its 700th mission.

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published October 31, 2026 14:28 UTC · Updated October 31, 2026 15:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

What payload did the Falcon 9 carry?

Space reported that the rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites.

When did the launch occur?

Multiple outlets state the launch took place on Friday, Halloween eve, as reported on Oct. 30.

How many Falcon 9 flights have been flown to date?

Spaceflight Now identified the mission as the 700th Falcon 9 launch.

The story so far

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The brief notice listed the launch as part of the base’s scheduled activities for the day, establishing the location and the broader launch cadence. Noozhawk followed with a piece noting that the SpaceX Falcon 9 would continue Vandenberg’s busy launch pace. Space’s coverage added a Halloween theme, reporting that the rocket carried 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from California.

KSBY News confirmed the launch was set for Friday, while Spaceflight Now emphasized that the flight represented the 700th Falcon 9 launch to date. The Friday evening launch proceeded as described, marking the milestone 700th Falcon 9 mission. No outlets presented conflicting details about the launch window or payload.

Current reporting indicates the launch was completed on Halloween eve from Vandenberg, with the Starlink satellites successfully deployed.

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