At precisely 2:35 p.m. PT on Monday, June 12, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched Transporter-8, marking the eighth dedicated smallsat rideshare program mission. The launch took place at Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and it was a resounding success.
Interestingly, this was the ninth launch and landing of the Falcon 9 stage booster, which had previously supported the launch of NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, and four Starlink missions. The booster has proven to be a reliable workhorse for SpaceX, and it continues to deliver results.
On board the Transporter-8 flight were 72 spacecraft, including CubeSats, MicroSats, a re-entry capsule, and orbital transfer vehicles carrying spacecraft to be deployed at a later time. This is a testament to SpaceX’s commitment to advancing space technology and exploration.
Overall, the Transporter-8 mission was a resounding success, and it is sure to pave the way for more exciting developments in the future. SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
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