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Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others

Falcon 9 Block 5 launched the CAS500-2 & Others mission for SpaceX from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on May 3, 2026 (UTC).

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Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 4E · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Falcon 9 Block 5 | CAS500-2 & Others

Launched May 3, 2026 4:00:00 PMSuccess

45 objects in orbit now

Flight direction

189° S

measured from the launched orbit · inclination 97.4°

Flight path

First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)

Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.

About the mission

Ride-share of 45 satellites including: * CAS500-2 (KASA, South Korea) The South Korean CAS500-1 and -2 satellites will image the Earth in pan-chromatic and multi-spectral modes using the AEISS-C (Advanced Earth Imaging Sensor System) payload, with a ground resolution of 0.5 m in panchromatic mode and 2 m in color mode. * Pelican-7, 8 & 9 (Planet Labs) Pelican is a constellation of very high resolution imaging satellites, designed and manufactured by Planet Labs. The commercial constellation will consist of 32 SmallSats with potential for further expansion, and aims to provide improved spatial resolution and response times over Planet’s existing SkySat and Dove constellations.

Mission description from Launch Library 2.

Objects from this launch still in orbit

Launch time (your time zone)
Sun, May 3 · 4:00:00 PM
Status
Success
Launch provider
SpaceX
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission type
Earth Science
Target orbit
SSO
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4E · Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA