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Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A
Falcon 9 is set to launch Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
To Be DeterminedSpaceX
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 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 2 Transport Layer A
Classified mission launched by the Space Development Agency (SDA) for Tranche 2 Transport Layer.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A?
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 2 Transport Layer A?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer A launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.