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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
Dedicated Rideshare
Oct30
8:00 PM ET
Friday, October 30, 2026
Countdown
T-61d 11:19:27
SLC-40
Launch ConfidenceGO
91%
“Looking great! Book those hotels.”
Weather forecast available in ~55 days
Mission
Dedicated rideshare flight to a mid-inclination orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.
Lighting Conditions
Nighttime
Sun -18° W
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Arrive the night before to scout your spot and avoid launch-day traffic.
Tip: Cocoa Beach and Titusville have the best launch views. Port Canaveral is closest to cruise terminals.
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Best Viewing Spots for This Launch
Top places to watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch from SLC-40:
- Space View Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Rotary Riverfront Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Cocoa Beach Pier — restrooms · parking · free
- Alan Shepard Park — restrooms · parking · free