SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)

SUCCESSJan 14, 2025 at 19:09 UTCFalcon 9 →
PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare

Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
MISSION TYPE
Dedicated Rideshare
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 02b28510-be7b-43c1-ab97-b3671ab6813d
Reported date: Jan 14, 2025 at 19:09 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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#2THIS FLIGHT
14TOTAL FLIGHTS
14/14LANDINGS
45dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLSLanding Zone 4 SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 30, 2024Previous flight: Nov 30, 2024
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO 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 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) going to?
The Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO 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.
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 14, 2025 at 19:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 02b28510-be7b-43c1-ab97-b3671ab6813d
Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

Transporter 12 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on January 14, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The first stage, booster B1088, made its 2nd flight, returning to service just 45 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.