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Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E
Falcon 9 is set to launch Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E on Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
To Be DeterminedSpaceX
Liftoff inNET Sep 2026
NET Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Space Launch Complex 4EPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E
Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E is one of five missions by the United States Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer constellation, which will provide global indications, warning, tracking, and targeting of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E is scheduled to lift off Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer E launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.