A SpaceX launch today from Vandenberg Space Force Base successfully deployed 28 Starlink satellites on Sunday evening at 7:04 p.m. PDT. The launch was visible across Las Vegas and surrounding areas as a bright streak in the sky. Right now, you cannot buy SpaceX stock on public exchanges because the company remains privately held and doesn’t have a ticker symbol.

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SpaceX Launch Schedule, Stock Access & Vandenberg Falcon 9 News

Sunday’s Vandenberg Launch Details

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East. It was carrying the Starlink 11-20 mission into low Earth orbit. Booster B1063 completed its 28th flight, having previously supported missions like NASA’s DART, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, Transporter-7, along with 18 other Starlink missions. The booster was successfully landed on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” approximately 8.5 minutes after the Vandenberg launch.

The rocket launch that San Diego area residents witnessed was actually part of SpaceX’s 124th Falcon 9 mission in 2025. This Vandenberg launch marked September’s 16th mission, which tied May for the busiest month. At the time of writing, the launch schedule shows 88 Starlink missions have been completed this year, and 11 of those occurred in September alone.

Why SpaceX Stock Isn’t Publicly Available

SpaceX stock cannot be purchased on exchanges like the NYSE or NASDAQ right now. As a private company, there’s no official ticker symbol or public price for SpaceX. Direct investment is generally limited to accredited investors through private markets, which means most people don’t have access.

Platforms like Forge Global provide what’s called a “Forge Price”. That’s a derived valuation that’s based on recent funding rounds and private market activity, as reported by Florida Today. Secondary marketplaces like Hiive and also Nasdaq Private Market allow accredited investors to trade existing shares, though SpaceX maintains right of first refusal on these transactions.

Alternative options include tokenized debt securities through Republic.co. These are tied to SpaceX stock performance, or even indirect exposure through funds like the ERShares XOVR ETF.

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The rocket launch from Vandenberg that people saw demonstrates the company’s operational success, but it doesn’t change the private status. Share prices on secondary markets can vary quite a bit based on demand, and company approval is required for most transactions. The ongoing Falcon 9 program’s success and the aggressive launch schedule don’t make the stock any easier to access for regular investors.