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Transporter 11
August 16, 2024
Transporter 11: SpaceX’s Dedicated Rideshare Mission
Mission Overview:
- Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
- Operator: SpaceX
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO)
- Payload: Dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
Fri • Aug 16th, 2024
2:19 PM – 6:46 PM EDT
Mission Details:
Transporter 11 is part of SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program, offering satellite operators a cost-effective way to launch small payloads into sun-synchronous orbit. The Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket will deploy multiple satellites into orbit, providing a valuable service for the growing small satellite industry.
Key Points:
- Falcon 9 Block 5: SpaceX’s most advanced and reusable Falcon 9 variant.
- Sun-synchronous orbit: An orbit that allows satellites to pass over the same spot on Earth at the same local time each day.
- Dedicated rideshare: A mission focused solely on carrying multiple small satellites for different customers.
Additional Information:
While specific details about the satellites and customers on Transporter 11 are often limited until closer to launch, the mission represents a significant step forward in the commercialization of space and the increasing accessibility of orbit for small satellite operators.
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