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SpaceX's Transporter-18 to launch over 100 spacecraft
Original: Launch preview: More than 100 spacecraft hitch a ride to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-18
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, carrying more than 100 spacecraft to orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. Spaceflight Now has published a launch preview detailing the mission, which continues SpaceX's regular practice of bundling many small satellites from commercial, government and international customers into one dedicated flight.
Why now: The mission is imminent, and SpaceX's frequent multi-satellite rideshare launches draw regular attention from the spaceflight community.
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- Launch preview: More than 100 spacecraft hitch a ride to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-18 · Spaceflight Now
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