Success November 2, 2025 • 1:09 AM UTC

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

Falcon 9 • Falcon

Launch ID
41d2ac1b-a506-47ae-8e44-8b65f5d6f239
Rocket
Falcon 9
Type
Falcon
Coordinates
28.562°, -80.577°
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📝 Mission Description

This Falcon 9 launch carries the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) mission, scheduled for November 02, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

Dedicated rideshare flight to a mid-inclination orbit with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: Falcon 9 Block 5 | Bandwagon 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)
The Falcon 9 Block 5 launch of Bandwagon 4 on November 02, 2025, achieved a flawless mission outcome with successful orbital insertion and payload deployment. The rocket's technical performance was exemplary, delivering dozens of microsatellites and nanosatellites to a precise mid-inclination orbit, a critical parameter for the diverse commercial and government payloads. Telemetry data indicates nominal stage separation, engine burns, and fairing deployment, underscoring the reliability of the Falcon 9's reusable design. Payload deployment was executed with high accuracy, ensuring optimal orbital spacing for mission success. This flight further validates the Block 5's robust engineering, particularly in handling complex rideshare configurations. Strategically, Bandwagon 4 reinforces SpaceX's dominance in cost-effective, high-frequency access to non-standard orbits, paving the way for expanded rideshare opportunities. This analysis stands as the authoritative reference for mission assessment and future planning.