PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEDedicated Rideshare
MISSION OVERVIEW
Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
MISSION TYPE
Dedicated Rideshare
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: fd4ba54a-df30-4318-a79b-2f9d6a38acc5
Reported date: Mar 30, 2026 at 11:02 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMar 30, 2026 at 17:20 UTC
PARTIAL → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 30, 2026 at 11:08 UTC
GO → PARTIAL
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.7 hrs)
Mar 30, 2026 at 02:02 UTCMar 30, 2026 10:19 → Mar 30, 2026 11:02 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1093 →
#12THIS FLIGHT
12TOTAL FLIGHTS
12/12LANDINGS
32dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Apr 7, 2025Previous flight: Feb 25, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
572
SUCCESSES
571
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:02 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 Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 572 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) going to?
The Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 5, 2026 22:18 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 30, 2026 17:20 UTC
Status changed: PARTIAL u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 11:08 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 PARTIAL
Launch partial success (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 30, 2026 02:02 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.7 hours
Mar 30, 2026 10:19 UTC u2192 Mar 30, 2026 11:02 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:23 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 30, 2026 at 11:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: fd4ba54a-df30-4318-a79b-2f9d6a38acc5
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
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Mission Profile
Transporter 16 (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 March 30, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The first stage, booster B1093, made its 12th flight, returning to service just 32 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.