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Launching 51 Payloads To Low-Earth Orbit From Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX, the private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for another launch mission. On Thursday, April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 will take off from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission, dubbed Transporter-7, is SpaceX’s seventh dedicated smallsat rideshare mission and will be carrying a total of 51 payloads to low-Earth orbit.
The payloads on board include CubeSats, MicroSats, hosted payloads, and orbital transfer vehicles carrying spacecraft to be deployed at a later time. This will be the fourth time that the first stage booster supporting this mission will be used. It previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, and seven Starlink missions, showcasing SpaceX’s commitment to reusability and reducing the cost of spaceflight.
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Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This marks yet another successful landing for the company, which has been working on reusable rocket technology for years.
The launch will be broadcast live, with a webcast beginning about 10 minutes prior to liftoff. This will allow people from around the world to witness the launch in real-time and follow the mission as it progresses.
SpaceX’s Transporter-7 mission is another step forward in the company’s efforts to revolutionize space travel and exploration. With their focus on reusability and innovation, they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible beyond earth.
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