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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
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Oct 1, 2026 at 18:32 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
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 67213393-7983-4c06-8b44-b8c785a5ed79
Reported date: Oct 1, 2026 at 18:32 UTC
Last synced: 59 seconds ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEOct 1, 2026 at 19:44 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEOct 1, 2026 at 18:34 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Oct 1, 2026 at 16:56 UTCOct 1, 2026 18:22 → Oct 1, 2026 18:32 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Oct 1, 2026 at 15:58 UTCOct 1, 2026 18:18 → Oct 1, 2026 18:22 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 25, 2026 at 01:03 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Sep 25, 2026 at 01:03 UTCOct 1, 2026 18:08 → Oct 1, 2026 18:18 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 21, 2026 at 19:44 UTC
TBD → TBC
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(29.2 days)
Sep 21, 2026 at 19:44 UTCOct 31, 2026 00:00 → Oct 1, 2026 18:08 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1082 →
#25THIS FLIGHT
25TOTAL FLIGHTS
25/25LANDINGS
36dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 4 SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 3, 2024Previous flight: Aug 26, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
636
SUCCESSES
635
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 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:32 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 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 636 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
Oct 1, 2026 19:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Oct 1, 2026 19:44 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 1, 2026 18:34 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 1, 2026 16:56 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Oct 1, 2026 18:22 UTC u2192 Oct 1, 2026 18:32 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Oct 1, 2026 15:58 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Oct 1, 2026 18:18 UTC u2192 Oct 1, 2026 18:22 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 25, 2026 01:03 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Oct 1, 2026 18:08 UTC u2192 Oct 1, 2026 18:18 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 25, 2026 01:03 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 21, 2026 19:44 UTC
Launch moved up by 29.2 days
Oct 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Oct 1, 2026 18:08 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 21, 2026 19:44 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 1, 2026 at 18:32 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 59 seconds ago
●Launch Library 259 seconds ago
Launch ID: 67213393-7983-4c06-8b44-b8c785a5ed79
●Open-Meteo Weather4 weeks ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
Transporter 18 (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 October 1, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a dedicated rideshare mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The first stage, booster B1082, made its 25th flight, returning to service just 36 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.