Mission details
| Launched | September 10, 2018 at 04:45 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1049, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: droneship OCISLY |
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.
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Telstar 18 VANTAGE questions
When did Telstar 18 VANTAGE launch?
SpaceX launched Telstar 18 VANTAGE on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on September 10, 2018 at 04:45 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Telstar 18 VANTAGE?
Booster B1049 flew for the 1st time, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.
Where can I watch Telstar 18 VANTAGE again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.