SpaceX Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) Falcon 9 Block 5
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Rocket Launch Timeline
Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
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| T- 00 : 38 : 00 | GO for Prop Load Launch director verifies go for propellant load |
| T- 00 : 35 : 00 | Prop Load Start of propelland loading |
| T- 00 : 35 : 00 | Stage 1 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 16 : 00 | Stage 2 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 07 : 00 | Engine Chill Start of engine chilling |
| T- 00 : 01 : 00 | Startup The onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks |
| T- 00 : 01 : 00 | Tank Press Fuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels |
| T- 00 : 00 : 45 | GO for Launch Launch director verifies go for launch |
| T- 00 : 00 : 03 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 07 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 15 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 18 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 22 | Stage 1 Flip Flip maneuver of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 26 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 31 | Booster Boostback Burn Startup Start of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 06 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 21 | Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown End of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 32 | Entry Burn Startup Start of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 52 | Entry Burn Shutdown End of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 49 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 15 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
About the Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) Mission
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $52,000,000
Dedicated rideshare flight to a mid-inclination orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers. Payloads include the South Korean government's 425 Project Flight 3.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 4E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 4E launch pad has hosted 266 rocket launches, including 266 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 882 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket
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.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1071
The Falcon 9 booster B1071 has returned to the launch site at LZ-4 after its 21st flight. Reusable booster B1071 last flew on 05/03/2026 and has completed 33 successful launch and landing missions. Falcon 9 Block 5 booster first used for the NROL-87 mission.
Landing Zone 4 - LZ-4
LZ at Vandenberg
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.
About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission?
The Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) attempt a landing?
Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Return to Launch Site at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon 9 Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Bandwagon 2 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.