Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-266
A classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of ascent rocket stage drop zones being fits with previous SDA Transport Layer launches.
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Wed, Nov 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM PT
Window: 8:49 AM – 12:49 PM PT
Mission
USSF-266
Orbit
PO
Booster Landing
Planned · OCISLY
Launch Preview
Falcon 9 Set to Launch USSF-266 on November 18
Everything you need to know about the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, targeting Wednesday, November 18, 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.
