SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Engine's full power. And lift off of Starlinko, Starlinko Falcon. Vehicle is pitching down, Ranger. And what the chamber pressure is now. At T plus 30 seconds, Falcon 9 has successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 109 p.m.

Pacific time. It's Merlin vacuum engine, making second engine start one to propel our Starlink satellites their planned orbits. And shortly after, the fairing halves will separate and fall away from the vehicle to later be recovered. Let's keep an eye out for these events happening in pretty quick succession, about 15 seconds from now. Miko. Page separation confirmed. And back ignition.

Faring separation confirmed. And with those callouts, we can confirm Miko, StageSep, SCS-1, and Faring Separate nominal trajectories. And currently, the first stage is on its way back to Earth towards our drone ship. Of course, I still love you. And if successful, this will mark our 190th overall landing of an orbital class rocket. And the MVAC engine attached to the second stage. Stage one landing confirmed.

And back shutdown.

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