The upcoming launch of Transporter-10 by SpaceX is set to take place on March 4, 2024, at 22:05 UTC from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. The mission, part of the Smallsat Rideshare Program, aims to send a diverse range of spacecraft into orbit, provided by an array of clients.
The rocket, a Falcon 9 Block 5, will have a payload mass of approximately 5,000 kg and will be targeting a circular ~515 km Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at ~97.45 degrees inclination. Following the launch, the first stage will be recovered at Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4), while the fairing halves will be recovered from the water ~551 km downrange.
Transporter-10 is a part of SpaceX’s Smallsat Rideshare Program, designed to meet the demands of the New Space market. The mission will involve the deployment of satellites, orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs), and hosted payloads, showcasing the company’s commitment to facilitating access to space for a wide range of clients.
