SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others

SUCCESSMay 3, 2026 at 07:00 UTCFalcon 9 →
PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Ride-share of multiple satellites including:

* CAS500-2 (KASA, South Korea)
The South Korean CAS500-1 and -2 satellites will image the Earth in pan-chromatic and multi-spectral modes using the AEISS-C (Advanced Earth Imaging Sensor System) payload, with a ground resolution of 0.5 m in panchromatic mode and 2 m in color mode.

* Pelican-7, 8 & 9 (Planet Labs)
Pelican is a constellation of very high resolution imaging satellites, designed and manufactured by Planet Labs. The commercial constellation will consist of 32 SmallSats with potential for further expansion, and aims to provide improved spatial resolution and response times over Planet’s existing SkySat and Dove constellations.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
CAS500-2 & Others
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 05530ccb-7184-41e7-b2e5-c090b61e0e3a
Reported date: May 3, 2026 at 07:00 UTC
Last synced: 35 seconds ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 3, 2026 at 09:58 UTC
IN FLIGHTSUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 3, 2026 at 07:15 UTC
GOIN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 24, 2026 at 18:40 UTC
TBDGO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(27.7 days)
Apr 24, 2026 at 18:40 UTC
May 31, 2026 00:00May 3, 2026 06:59 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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#33THIS FLIGHT
33TOTAL FLIGHTS
33/33LANDINGS
50dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLSLanding Zone 4 SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 2, 2022Previous flight: Mar 13, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
581
SUCCESSES
580
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 7:00 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 CAS500-2 & Others?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 581 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is CAS500-2 & Others going to?
The CAS500-2 & Others mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching CAS500-2 & Others?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others 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.
May 10, 2026 00:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 3, 2026 09:58 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 3, 2026 07:15 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 24, 2026 18:40 UTC
Launch moved up by 27.7 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 3, 2026 06:59 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 24, 2026 18:40 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 11, 2026 06:49 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Apr 11, 2026 06:49 UTC
Launch date set: May 3, 2026 at 07:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 35 seconds ago
Launch Library 235 seconds ago
Launch ID: 05530ccb-7184-41e7-b2e5-c090b61e0e3a
Open-Meteo Weather33 seconds ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
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