SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
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Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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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 18 (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
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 67213393-7983-4c06-8b44-b8c785a5ed79
Reported date: Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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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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VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
630
SUCCESSES
629
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 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO 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 Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 630 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) going to?
The Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (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
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: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 67213393-7983-4c06-8b44-b8c785a5ed79
●Open-Meteo Weather19 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on October 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The mission flies on first stage Unknown F9.