Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
Falcon 9 Block 5 • Sun-Synchronous Orbit
"Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers."

Quick answer
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is an upcoming launch on Falcon 9 Block 5 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, launched on 1 October 2026.
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare): key facts
| Status | Upcoming |
|---|---|
| Launch date | 1 October 2026 |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
| Target orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Organisation | SpaceX |
Frequently asked questions
What is Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers....
When did Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is listed for 1 October 2026.
Which rocket is used for Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) uses Falcon 9 Block 5.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch from?
The listed launch site is Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Falcon 9 Block 5 | Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) headed for?
The target orbit is listed as Sun-Synchronous Orbit.