What: Falcon 9 rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.

When: Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to SpaceX. If needed, the team has backup opportunities during the same time period Wednesday.

Where: Space Launch Complex-4 on the South Base.

Landing: The first-stage booster, making its 24th flight, will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship positioned in the Pacific Ocean.

Why: Deliver 24 satellites into orbit for the Starlink constellation. 

Watch: A live webcast of the mission is scheduled to begin about five minutes before liftoff at spacex.com/launches and on X @SpaceX.

To watch the liftoff in person, the Lompoc Valley has multiple locations offering views of the launch pad. Those include the peak of Harris Grade Road, west of Lompoc’s city limits and around Vandenberg Village, including near the intersection of Moonglow and Stardust roads. 

Vandenberg launches close to sunset or sunrise can be especially picturesque. If skies are clear, the rocket’s departure might be visible from elsewhere around California and, under certain conditions, other Western states.

Upcoming launches: Another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg is planned for Saturday to deliver more Starlink satellites and for May 12 to put a National Reconnaissance Office payload in orbit.

Launches can get delayed for a number of reasons, including technical troubles with the rocket, payload or support equipment; unfavorable weather; and scheduling issues.