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Falcon 9 · July 16, 2026

SpaceX Falcon 9 SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E launch

SpaceX launched SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on July 16, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to polar orbit for the Space Development Agency. Booster B1103 flew for the 4th time, 27 days after its previous flight, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.

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Mission details

LaunchedJuly 16, 2026 at 20:32 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch padSpace Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA
OrbitPolar Orbit
Mission typeGovernment/Top Secret
CustomerSpace Development Agency
BoosterB1103, 4th flight (27 days since the last)
LandingLanded: droneship OCISLY

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-25 19:12 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

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SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E questions

When did SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E launch?

SpaceX launched SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on July 16, 2026 at 20:32 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E?

Booster B1103 flew for the 4th time, 27 days after its previous flight, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.

Where can I watch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer E again?

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

Answers as of October 25, 2026.