SpaceX Prepares Falcon 9 for Multi-Satellite Rideshare Mission

Published: 2026-05-02
Category: science
Source: Spaceflight Now
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SpaceX is set to conduct a rideshare mission using its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a South Korean Earth observation satellite and 44 additional payloads. The launch is scheduled from Vandenberg Space Force Base early on May 3rd, UTC. This mission highlights SpaceX's capability to deploy multiple satellites for various clients on a single flight. The first stage booster is also expected to return to a landing zone at Vandenberg, demonstrating reusability.

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