I don’t have real-time access to the latest feeds right now, but I can summarize the most recent publicly documented status of SpaceX Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg as of my last update.
Overview of LZ-4
- LZ-4 is SpaceX’s dedicated landing pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base, adjacent to SLC-4E, used for Falcon 9 first-stage landings. This facility is part of SpaceX’s side-by-side launch-and-land concept at Vandenberg.[2]
- Historically, LZ-4 has been active and has supported multiple successful landings from Falcon 9 missions launched from nearby pads at SLC-4E/LC-4W; the pad’s trajectory and operations are integrated with SpaceX’s West Coast launch complex.[3][2]
Recent activity and context
- SpaceX has continued to utilize LZ-4 for returning boosters as part of their frequent West Coast missions, including occasional demonstrations of reusability and reliability of Falcon 9 landings on the West Coast pad (examples include landings associated with missions launched from SLC-4E/LC-4W).[3]
- For broader context, LZ-4 is frequently discussed alongside SpaceX’s broader West Coast launch activities at Vandenberg AFB and its evolution as part of SpaceX’s reuse program.[2][3]
Notable notes
- LZ-4 has been described in sources as an active landing zone with a successful landing record for Falcon 9, reinforcing its role in SpaceX’s reuse strategy on the U.S. West Coast.[2][3]
- If you’re looking for the very latest specific mission-by-mission updates (date, booster, and landing success for each flight that used LZ-4 in 2025–2026), I can pull those if you want me to search again or fetch current coverage from SpaceX-focused outlets and major space news sites.
Would you like me to fetch the latest updates from current SpaceX coverage and summarize the most recent LZ-4 mission, including dates, boosters, and landing outcomes? I can also provide a concise timeline of LZ-4 landings if that helps.[3][2]