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Falcon 9 Block 5: Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)

expected October 2026

expected October 2026

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    Falcon 9 Block 5: Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is expected October 2026. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    SpaceX is preparing to launch Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) on a Falcon 9 Block 5 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers. Launch is expected in October 2026 and no firm date has been announced yet.

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    United States of AmericaVandenberg SFB, CA, USA

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    Last verified Sep 16, 2026

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