Falcon 9 rocket carrying 51 small "rideshare" payloads; Transporter 7 liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg SFB

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SpaceX continues to make history as it launches its seventh dedicated smallsat rideshare mission. The Transporter-7 mission is set to launch from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This will be the 217th single-core Falcon 9 flight and the 24th Falcon-family launch this year.

The Transporter-7 mission is carrying 51 payloads, including CubeSats, MicroSats, hosted payloads, and orbital transfer vehicles carrying spacecraft to be deployed at a later time. This is a significant achievement for SpaceX as it allows for smaller payloads to be launched into space, making it more accessible and cost-effective for companies and organizations that would otherwise not have the resources to launch their own satellites.

The Falcon 9 booster supporting this mission has previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, and seven Starlink missions. This marks the booster's 10th flight, which is a testament to SpaceX's commitment to reusable rockets and reducing the cost of space exploration.

Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This will be SpaceX's 185th recovery and its 10th in California, further demonstrating the company's ability to reuse rockets and reduce the cost of space exploration.

SpaceX has been leading the way in space exploration with its innovative technologies and reusable rockets. The company's focus on reusability has significantly reduced the cost of space travel and has made it possible for smaller organizations and companies to launch their own satellites into space.

UPDATE : 

SpaceX has confirmed that the deployment of 35 out of 36 payloads is complete, and the final deploy is expected in the next 2 hours and 35 minutes after launch. The mission is progressing smoothly, and the Falcon 9 2nd stage cameras have beamed down some breathtaking views of North Africa, including the Nile Delta and the Sinai Peninsula during the payload deploys.



The remaining 2nd stage engine firings are planned to occur over the next hour or so before the final deploy at approximately 5:23am EDT. We will provide a confirmation of the final results later this morning.

SpaceX's successful deployment of numerous satellites is a testament to the company's commitment to revolutionizing space exploration. The Starlink project aims to provide internet connectivity to remote areas of the world and bring high-speed internet to underserved regions.

As we eagerly anticipate the final deploy, make sure to follow @spacex.world on Instagram for the latest news and updates. The final moments of this mission are an incredible achievement for SpaceX, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for the company's ambitious space exploration endeavors.

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