Space HubFalcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481
A classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of ascent rocket stage drop zones being fits with previous SDA Transport Layer launches.
Falcon 9 Block 5 • Polar Orbit
Quick answer
Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 is an upcoming launch on Falcon 9 Block 5 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, scheduled for 15 October 2026. Launch dates are indicative and can change.
Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481: key facts
| Status | Upcoming |
|---|---|
| Scheduled date | 15 October 2026 |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
| Target orbit | Polar Orbit |
| Organisation | SpaceX |
Frequently asked questions
What is Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481?
A classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on...
When is Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 scheduled to launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 is listed for 15 October 2026; dates can change.
Which rocket is used for Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 uses Falcon 9 Block 5.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 launch from?
The listed launch site is Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-481 headed for?
The target orbit is listed as Polar Orbit.