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Falcon 9 · October 8, 2018

SpaceX Falcon 9 SAOCOM 1A launch

SpaceX launched SAOCOM 1A on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on October 8, 2018 at 02:21 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to sun-synchronous orbit. Booster B1048 flew for the 2nd time, 74 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-4.

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Mission details

LaunchedOctober 8, 2018 at 02:21 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch padSpace Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Mission typeCommunications
BoosterB1048, 2nd flight (74 days since the last)
LandingLanded: landing zone LZ-4

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

FAQ

SAOCOM 1A questions

When did SAOCOM 1A launch?

SpaceX launched SAOCOM 1A on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on October 8, 2018 at 02:21 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew SAOCOM 1A?

Booster B1048 flew for the 2nd time, 74 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-4.

Where can I watch SAOCOM 1A again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 26, 2026.