SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County on Wednesday, Nov. 19. The mission, called Transporter‑15, is a rideshare flight carrying dozens of small customer satellites into a sun‑synchronous orbit. The launch has a narrow window and will be streamed live for viewers who prefer to watch from home.
When and where
Launch window: 10:18–11:15 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Nov. 19. A Federal Aviation Administration operations‑plan advisory indicates a backup opportunity would be available the following day if the launch is delayed.
Mission details
Transporter‑15 is a dedicated rideshare mission carrying numerous small satellites for commercial and research customers. Payloads are targeted for a sun‑synchronous orbit, which keeps their orbital plane at a consistent angle to the sun as Earth rotates. Earlier this month, on Nov. 16, SpaceX launched the NASA‑designed Sentinel‑6B mission to monitor sea‑level rise. Transporter‑14, flown at the end of June, carried 70 payloads, including a memorial flight that returned the remains of 166 individuals to orbit.
Vehicle and launch site
The flight will use SpaceX's two‑stage Falcon 9 rocket — roughly 230 feet tall and one of the world’s most frequently flown rockets. The launch will lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California’s Central Coast.
How to watch
SpaceX typically begins a live webcast about 10–15 minutes before liftoff. You can watch the stream on SpaceX's website or via the X TV mobile app. SpaceX may also post real‑time updates on X (formerly Twitter). The webcast covers the final countdown, liftoff, first stage events and the initial deployment of payloads.
About SpaceX
SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. The company is headquartered at Starbase in South Texas, where routine tests of the 400‑foot Starship megarocket have been conducted. In addition to frequent Falcon 9 launches from California and Florida — including regular Starlink deployments — SpaceX flies commercial crewed missions on Dragon and provides launch services for government and commercial customers, holding multibillion‑dollar contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense.
Reporting: Eric Lagatta
