SpaceX launches Transporter-16 from Vandenberg into sun-synchronous orbit, 119 payloads
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SpaceX made headlines on March 30, 2026, by sending up its Transporter-16 mission from California.
The Falcon 9 rocket carried 119 payloads, including tiny cubesats and microsats, into sun-synchronous orbit.
This marks SpaceX's 21st launch from Vandenberg this year, showing they're not slowing down anytime soon.
NGA's MagQuest and SPOQC aboard Transporter-16
Transporter-16 brought together payloads from over 20 countries, including some pretty cool tech: the NGA's MagQuest CubeSats to help map Earth's magnetic field for better navigation, and SPOQC for testing secure quantum communication in space.
Plus, the Falcon 9 booster nailed its landing back at base, a big win for reusable rockets and making space more affordable for everyone.