CAS500-2 & Others
Earth Science
Success
SpaceX(SpX)CommercialFalcon 9 Block 5SSOorbit
Flight Timeline
- T-38:00GO for Prop Load
- T-35:00Stage 1 LOX Load
- T-35:00Prop Load
- T-16:00Stage 2 LOX Load
- T-07:00Engine Chill
- T-01:00Tank Press
- T-01:00Startup
- T-00:45GO for Launch
- T-00:03Ignition
- T+00:00Liftoff
- T+01:05Max-Q
- T+02:15MECO
- T+02:18Stage 2 Separation
- T+02:22Stage 1 Flip
- T+02:26SES-1
- T+02:31Booster Boostback Burn Startup
- T+03:06Fairing Separation
- T+03:26Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown
- T+06:13Entry Burn Startup
- T+06:24Entry Burn Shutdown
- T+07:15Stage 1 Landing Burn
- T+07:22Stage 1 Landing
- T+08:12SECO-1
- T+54:08SES-2
- T+54:11SECO-2
- T+59:54Payload Deployment Sequence Start
- T+1:22:08Payload Deployment Sequence End
- T+1:36:06SES-3
- T+1:36:07SECO-3
- T+2:13:53SES-4
- T+2:13:54SECO-4
- T+2:22:18Payload Deployment Sequence Start
- T+2:30:46Payload Deployment Sequence End
Launch time
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Success
Overview
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 details
Orbital Attempt
#7,278
SpX Mission
#673
Pad Launch
#265
Location Launch
#881
Designator
2026-100
Launch Window
NET
May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM
Precision
Second
Schedule Changes
6 updates
Schedule Updates
6 entries- Current scheduleCurrentNo NET changeMay 3, 2026, 9:32 AMMay 3, 2026, 7:00 AM(Second)Success
- Schedule updatedNo NET changeMay 3, 2026, 7:01 AMMay 3, 2026, 7:00 AM(Second)In Flight
- Schedule updatedDelayed 1mMay 3, 2026, 6:54 AMMay 3, 2026, 7:00 AM(Second)Go
- Schedule updatedNo NET changeMay 2, 2026, 10:34 PMMay 3, 2026, 6:59 AM(Second)Go
- Schedule updatedMoved up 27d 17hApr 24, 2026, 5:01 PMMay 3, 2026, 6:59 AM(Minute)GoWindow: 6:59 AM – 7:36 AM
- Initial scheduleApr 17, 2026, 5:52 AMMay 31, 2026, 12:00 AM(Month)TBD
Space Launch Complex 4E
Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) is a launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, U.S. The pad was previously used by Atlas and Titan rockets between 1963 and 2005. The pad was built for use by Atlas-Agena rockets, but was later rebuilt to handle Titan rockets.
Total Launches
270
Orbital Attempts
270
Fastest Turnaround
2d 10h
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.
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Local Launch Time
May 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Total Launches
886
Total Landings
34
Coordinates
34.7513, -120.5202
Frequently asked questions
Vandenberg SFB