SpaceX Set to Launch 119 Payloads on Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission From Vandenberg
摘要： SpaceX 将于 2026 年 3 月 30 日使用猎鹰 9 号从范登堡太空军基地执行 Transporter-16 拼车任务，携带 119 个有效载荷进入轨道。
Mission Overview
On March 30, 2026, SpaceX will launch the Transporter-16 rideshare mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission will carry 119 payloads to sun-synchronous orbit and other orbits, continuing SpaceX's commitment to affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
The launch window opens at 6:20 AM EDT (10:20 UTC).
Mission Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Vehicle | Falcon 9 |
| Launch Site | Vandenberg SFB (SLC-4E) |
| Launch Time | March 30, 6:20 AM EDT (~10:20 UTC) |
| Payload Count | 119 |
| Orbit | Sun-synchronous orbit |
NASA Payloads Onboard
NASA is flying multiple technology and science demonstrations aboard Transporter-16, supported through various industry collaborations. These payloads will test new capabilities in low Earth orbit, ranging from advanced communications to materials science experiments.
Booster Recovery
Following stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage will attempt a landing at Vandenberg's Landing Zone or on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean, continuing SpaceX's track record of booster reuse.