Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
T-41d 16h 7m until launch
Track Live on 3D Globe →| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
|---|---|
| Provider | SpaceX |
| Target Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Status | To Be Determined |
| Launch Time | Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC |
| Launch Pad | Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
Mission
Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
ObjectTracer tracks every rocket launch worldwide with real-time 3D globe visualization. View the launch pad location, track the rocket's trajectory live, and explore mission details.
How to track Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
- Open the live 3D globe — the launch pad (Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA) is pinned at its real coordinates.
- Watch the live countdown to lift-off and the planned ascent path.
- Explore SpaceX's other missions and the global launch schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When does Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch?
The Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch window opens Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 UTC from Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. ObjectTracer shows a live countdown to lift-off.
What rocket is launching Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)?
Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) is set to fly on a Falcon 9 operated by SpaceX, targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
How can I track Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) live?
Open ObjectTracer's 3D globe to see the launch pad location, a real-time countdown and the rocket's trajectory. Tracking begins automatically near lift-off.
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