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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Bandwagon-2 mission with 30 payloads
On December 21, 2024, SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Bandwagon-2 mission to orbit deploying 30 satellite payloads from interactional customers. These missions provide smallsat operators a collective ride to different orbits.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The payload from KOREA ADD, Arrow Science and Technology, Exolaunch, HawkEye 360, Maverick Space Systems, Sidus Space, Tomorrow Companies Inc., True Anomaly, and Think Orbital were part of this mission.
The flight was carried successfully due to the supportive weather conditions, allowing the rocket maker to launch the Falcon 9 without any delays.
Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/mYaDi1i4uK
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) December 21, 2024
On the other hand, the first and seconds stage conducted their objectives. Speaking of which, this SpaceX Bandwagon-2 counts as a record 21 liftoff for booster, which landed on Landing Zone 4 at vandenberg Space Force Base after hot-staging and return.
Falcon 9 launches 30 payloads on our second dedicated rideshare mission to mid-inclination orbit pic.twitter.com/SOM1fnVaCT
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) December 21, 2024
