What time is the SpaceX launch from Vandenberg?

The new target is Sunday, December 28, at 6:08 p.m. Pacific Time. Arrive early if you plan to watch from the California coast, and check for last‑minute updates. If the team calls a hold near T‑0, SpaceX may recycle within the window or set a new attempt.

What is the CSG‑FM3 satellite?

CSG‑FM3 is an Italian Earth‑observation satellite designed to support imaging for civil and security uses. Successful deployment ensures continuity of data services. For investors, it is a useful gauge of SpaceX’s ability to execute time‑sensitive international payloads on schedule at year end.

Why was the Falcon 9 launch scrubbed?

SpaceX scrubbed due to a ground systems issue. Standing down protects the vehicle, payload, and crew on the ground, and it is standard practice in orbital launch operations. The quick reset indicates the team identified a path to proceed safely while maintaining the mission’s year‑end timing.

How does this launch affect investors?

A clean, on‑time mission supports confidence in SpaceX’s cadence, contract execution, and near‑term backlog conversion. Delays can shift revenue recognition and downstream supplier activity. Tracking countdown health, on‑orbit deployment, and any knock‑on schedule changes helps investors judge momentum heading into early 2026.

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SpaceX Launch Today: Final 2025 Falcon 9 Reset After Scrub – December 28

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

SpaceX launch today is back on the calendar after a scrub of the final 2025 Falcon 9 mission from Vandenberg due to a ground systems issue. A backup attempt is targeted for Sunday, December 28, at 6:08 p.m. PT, carrying Italy’s CSG‑FM3 Earth‑observation satellite. For US investors, this reset matters. Year‑end cadence signals how SpaceX is executing commercial, defense, and Earth‑observation work heading into 2026. We break down timing, mission context, visibility across the West, and why schedule reliability is a key read‑through for suppliers and partners.