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Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer D
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SDA Tranche 2 Transport Layer D

Falcon 9 Block 5

December 2026 · day pending

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December 2026 · date to be confirmed. The day and time remain unconfirmed.

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NET December 2026.

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Added launch. (Launch contract is at https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Portals/3/UPDATED%20COPY%20-%20SSC%20Awards%20NSSL%20Phase%203%20Lane%201%20TO.pdf)

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LAUNCH SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission

Classified mission launched by the Space Development Agency (SDA) for Tranche 2 Transport Layer.

Launch vehicle
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Destination orbit
Polar Orbit
Launch pad
Unknown Pad
Provider
SpaceX

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Falcon 9 Block 5
SpaceX
Launch vehicle

Falcon 9 Block 5

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

Height
70 m
Diameter
3.65 m
Stages
2
Recorded launches
641
First flight
2018-05-11
Unknown F9
Core

Unknown F9

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Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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