Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
Launch Replay
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 4:02 AM PT
Window: 4:02 AM – 4:16 AM PT
Mission
Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Orbit
SSO
Launch Recap
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Successfully Launches Transporter 16 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, March 30, 2026. Mission successful.
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Viewing Guide
Where to Watch This Launch
8 spots across the 805 — line up with the beam to know where to face. Launching from SLC-4E.
Coral dashed line shows the approximate flight path for the first ~200 miles after liftoff. Derived from the target orbit (SSO) — actual trajectory may vary by a few degrees.
