SpaceX's Bandwagon-2: A Rideshare Mission to Mid-Inclination Orbits
SpaceX successfully launches Bandwagon-2, a rideshare mission carrying 30 satellites to mid-inclination orbits.
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SpaceX's Bandwagon-2: A Rideshare Mission to Mid-Inclination Orbits
SpaceX has successfully launched its second dedicated rideshare mission to mid-inclination orbits, carrying a diverse payload of 30 satellites into space. The launch, named Bandwagon-2, took place on December 21, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission marks a significant step in SpaceX's expanding rideshare services, catering to the growing demand for access to space for various commercial and governmental entities. A Falcon 9 Lifts Off A powerful Falcon 9 rocket propelled the Bandwagon-2 mission into orbit. The first stage of the rocket, making its 21st flight, successfully landed back at the launch site, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to reusable launch vehicles and cost-effectiveness. The precise deployment of the 30 payloads was carried out over the following hours, with several customers confirming successful contact with their respective satellites. A Diverse Payload of Satellites The Bandwagon-2 mission carried a wide array of satellites, each…
