USSF-432 launch time, date and countdown
Go Nov 6, 2026, 6:46 PM CST
Launch time: (Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 00:46 UTC)
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Launch details
- US Central
- UTC
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 00:46 UTC
- Your local time
- Launch window
- 6:46 PM CST – 10:46 PM CST
00:46 UTC – 04:46 UTC - Status
- Go Go for Launch
- Provider
- SpaceX (Commercial)
- Rocket
- Falcon 9 Block 5
- Mission
- USSF-432
- Mission type
- Government/Top Secret
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit
- Pad
- Space Launch Complex 4E
- Location
- Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Country code
- USA
- Booster landing
- Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) · drone ship · booster B1095 · landing planned
Times can change. Central time is America/Chicago (CST/CDT). Source: Launch Library 2.
About this launch
USSF-432 is a launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket operated by SpaceX. It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 6:46 PM CST (Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 00:46 UTC). The launch window runs 6:46 PM CST – 10:46 PM CST (00:46 UTC – 04:46 UTC). The launch site is Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The target orbit is Low Earth Orbit. Mission type: Government/Top Secret. Launch Library 2 lists the current status as “Go for Launch”.
Mission description
A classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of rocket stage drop zones being exact fits with previous Starlink Group 15 launches.
How to watch
When Launch Library 2 lists an official YouTube webcast, T-ZERO embeds it here (click play to load the YouTube player). We do not host video ourselves; the stream stays on YouTube. Launch times often move, so reload this page for the latest schedule. External links below if the player fails.
Official webcast: SPACE AFFAIRS – GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - USSF-432 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
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Webcast links (open on an external site):
- Webcast (external) SPACE AFFAIRS – GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - USSF-432 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
- Official webcast (external) SpaceX – USSF-432 Mission
What to expect from USSF-432
USSF-432 is planned for a Falcon 9 Block 5, flown by SpaceX from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
Launch Library 2 files this under Government/Top Secret, so payload details are often limited and public information can stay thin until after liftoff.
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the region up to roughly 2,000 km above Earth, where crewed spacecraft and many satellites operate.
Rocket and provider in our data
In our data the Falcon 9 Block 5 accounts for 49 launches: 13 completed (all 13 successful), and 36 upcoming. This is the 1st of 4 upcoming Falcon 9 Block 5 launches that have a confirmed date. SpaceX has 54 launches across 3 rockets in our data, about 39% of the 140 launches we list. Space Launch Complex 4E is listed for 34 other launches in our data. These counts only cover launches from about the last two months and everything on the schedule, not the full history of the rocket or provider.
Timing
Read the launch time as a NET (“no earlier than”) target. If weather, a technical issue or range traffic gets in the way, the attempt slides later in the window or to another day. Launch Library 2 lists a window of 4 hours, 00:46 UTC – 04:46 UTC. The status “Go” means Launch Library 2 treats the current launch time as confirmed by an official or reliable source; it can still slip.
Launch time in other time zones
| UTC | Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM UTC |
|---|---|
| US Eastern | Fri, Nov 6, 7:46 PM EST |
| US Central | Fri, Nov 6, 6:46 PM CST |
| US Pacific | Fri, Nov 6, 4:46 PM PST |
| United Kingdom | Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM GMT |
| India | Sat, Nov 7, 6:16 AM IST |
| Japan | Sat, Nov 7, 9:46 AM JST |
T-ZERO’s countdown above also shows your local time once the page loads. Dates can differ between zones for late-night launches.
Watching
California Central Coast has public viewing areas. Access rules, safety notes and spots are in our California Central Coast viewing guide. Launch Library 2 lists 2 official webcast links for this launch; they open on the provider’s own channel.
Where to watch this launch in person
Public viewing: Yes California Central Coast. Several public beaches, parks and ticketed venues offer views of the launch pads.
Crowd estimate for this launch: Low routine satellite batch (-2). An estimate from launch type and time, not a measurement.
Nearest viewing spots we have checked:
- Ocean Park (Lompoc) (about 3.5 mi (5.6 km) to SLC-4E (Falcon 9))
- West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc (13th St & Arguello Blvd, Renwick Ave, Floradale Ave) (about 7.7 mi (12.4 km) to SLC-4E (Falcon 9))
- Allan Hancock College (Lompoc) (about 9.0 mi (14.5 km) to SLC-4E (Falcon 9))
Access rules, all viewing spots, closure links and tips for California Central Coast
Frequently asked questions about USSF-432
What is the launch date for USSF-432?
It is scheduled for Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 6:46 PM CST (Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 00:46 UTC). Times are NET (no earlier than) and can change, so check this page again close to launch.
Which launch site is used for USSF-432?
Launch Library 2 lists Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. That is part of California Central Coast; T-ZERO has a viewing guide for it at /where-to-watch/vandenberg/.
Which vehicle flies USSF-432?
Falcon 9 Block 5 from SpaceX. In T-ZERO’s data the Falcon 9 Block 5 has 49 launches: 13 completed and 36 upcoming.
Where can I watch the USSF-432 launch live?
Launch Library 2 lists 2 official webcast links for this launch, which open on the provider’s own channel. When a YouTube link is listed, this page can embed the official player; otherwise use the external webcast links. T-ZERO does not host the video file itself.
How long is the launch window for USSF-432?
Launch Library 2 lists a window of 4 hours, 00:46 UTC – 04:46 UTC.
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