Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) — launch time & how
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Launch facts
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Operator | SpaceX |
| Pad | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
| T-0 (UTC) | 1 October 2026 at 18:32 |
| Status | Success |
Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket in October 2026 (date to be confirmed) from Space Launch Complex 4E. Follow it live in 3D on Cosmik and get an alert before liftoff — we'll email you as soon as a firm date is set.
Launch at a glance
- Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
- Mission: Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
- Operator: SpaceX
- Launch pad: Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
- Scheduled liftoff: October 2026 (date to be confirmed)
- Status: TBD
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