SpaceX launches 45 satellites on Falcon 9 Rideshare from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched 45 satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Station, with South Korea's CAS500-2 precision Earth observation satellite as the main cargo. The mission was delayed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent changes in launch plans.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station on Saturday, carrying 45 satellites into Sun-synchronous orbit. The main cargo was CAS500-2, a precision Earth observation satellite designed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The satellite was initially supposed to launch on a Russian rocket in 2022, but the invasion of Ukraine forced a change in plans. The first-stage Falcon 9 B1071 successfully landed at Landing Zone 4, marking its 33rd mission. Exolaunch managed the deployment of 21 CubeSats and 18 MicroSats on board through two separate orbital release phases.
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