Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A
Tranche 1 Transport Layer A is one of six missions by the United States Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation, which will provide assured, resilient, low-latency military data and connectivity worl
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Mon, Oct 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM PT
Window: 1:06 AM – 2:11 AM PT
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Unknown F9
Mission
SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A
Orbit
PO
Booster Landing
Planned · LZ-4
Launch Preview
Falcon 9 Set to Launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A on October 5
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Monday, October 5, 2026.
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Viewing Guide
Where to Watch This Launch
7 spots across the 805 — line up with the beam to know where to face. Launching from SLC-4E.
Coral dashed line shows the approximate flight path for the first ~200 miles after liftoff. Derived from the target orbit (PO) — actual trajectory may vary by a few degrees.
