Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)

Name: Rocket Launch: Falcon 9 Block 5 — Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Start: 2026-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

When:Friday, October 30 at 5:00 PM

Where:Vandenberg Space Force Base

Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers. Launching from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Launch times shift often — check back for updates. Visible from much of Lompoc; popular viewing spots include Ocean Ave west of town and Surf Beach (when open).