Transporter 17 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 is set to launch Transporter 17 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) on July 7, 2026 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The countdown above is shown in your local timezone; the status updates live as the flight moves from To Be Confirmed to Go, and if it slips or scrubs. Dedicated rideshare flight to a sun-synchronous orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
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Where to watch Transporter 17 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)
SpaceX carries the official webcast on its own channel. When the stream link is published we surface it here, and embed the player on launch day. For the full rundown of where every provider streams — and how to catch it in your timezone — see how to watch a rocket launch live. New to the jargon? The launch glossary explains scrub, hold, MECO and the rest.
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