SpaceX is preparing for three Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The first mission, Starlink Group 15-16, is set for October 26, carrying 27 v2 Mini satellites. Booster B1082 will perform its 26th flight and land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship.
The second SpaceX mission, Starlink Group 15-18, is scheduled for October 29 from the same pad. Booster B1093 will execute its 18th flight for this launch. The final SpaceX mission of the week, USSF-432, is slated for November 1, carrying a classified payload for the United States Space Force using booster B1095 on its eighth flight.
India is scheduled to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will utilize the GSLV Mk.II rocket to reach geostationary transfer orbit. This satellite is designed to serve the Indian subcontinent for a 10-year lifespan.
The GSLV Mk.II is a three-stage vehicle developed by ISRO, capable of delivering 2,500 kg to geostationary transfer orbit. This launch marks the 104th overall mission for ISRO. Globally, the USSF-432 flight represents the 255th orbital launch attempt of 2026.
