
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, March 30, 2026, as part of the company’s Transporter-16 mission. The demonstrations will test thermal protection systems, advance in-space communications, deepen our understanding of Earth's atmosphere, and more to foster capabilities for NASA’s exploration and research goals.
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KSC-20260330-PH-SPX01_0004
Date Created
March 30, 2026
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KSC
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SpaceX
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SLC-4E, VSFB
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