BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled to launch several Starlink satellites into orbit Friday night.
According to officials, the launch is scheduled for 11:17 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The Starlink satellites will be carried on a Falcon 9 rocket and the rocket can produce a bright orange flame that will gradually dim.
As the flame dims a plume will appear and it can be seen for miles to the unaided eye.