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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

Name: Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
Start: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-31T00:15:00+00:00
Location: Space Launch Complex 40

TBD Falcon 9 →

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Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

Low Earth Orbit Dedicated Rideshare Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success

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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 9

AGENCY

SpaceX

MISSION

Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

MISSION TYPE

Dedicated Rideshare

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Space Launch Complex 40

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

COUNTRY

USA

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 3b430f81-0ff1-4d85-8a1a-cef0de326198

Reported date: Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

Last synced: 4 minutes ago

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This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.

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BOOSTER — Unknown F9 →

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RTLS — Landing Zone 40 PLANNED

VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →

MANUFACTURER

SpaceX

VARIANT

Block 5

FLIGHTS

629

SUCCESSES

628

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch?

The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.

What rocket is being used for Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)?

The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 629 times with a 99.8% success rate.

Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (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 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) going to?

The Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)?

The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) is operated by SpaceX.

Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (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

Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC

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Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC

Launch date set: Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 4 minutes ago

Launch ID: 3b430f81-0ff1-4d85-8a1a-cef0de326198

Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58

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Mission Profile

Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on October 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flies on first stage Unknown F9.

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

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