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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
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Apr 22, 2025 at 00:48 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare
MISSION OVERVIEW
Dedicated rideshare flight to a mid-inclination orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
MISSION TYPE
Dedicated Rideshare
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: affb557b-fd5d-4a27-b33e-5e37d03099e8
Reported date: Apr 22, 2025 at 00:48 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1090 →
#3THIS FLIGHT
11TOTAL FLIGHTS
11/11LANDINGS
38dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 2 SUCCESS
First flight: Dec 17, 2024Previous flight: Mar 14, 2025
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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ARTICLES & COVERAGE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) going to?
The Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 22, 2025 at 00:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: affb557b-fd5d-4a27-b33e-5e37d03099e8
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
Bandwagon 3 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 22, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1090, made its 3rd flight, returning to service just 38 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.