SpaceX postponed its Bandwagon‑5 rideshare mission after a weather‑related scrub on Monday and is now targeting a launch on Tuesday.

SpaceX has postponed the Bandwagon‑5 rideshare launch after a weather‑related scrub on Monday, pushing the mission to a target window on Tuesday.

Reason for the Delay

Launch controllers cited adverse weather conditions, including high winds and lightning risk, as the primary cause for aborting the scheduled lift‑off. Safety protocols require a clear weather window to protect both the rocket and the 31 customer payloads aboard.

Mission Overview

Bandwagon‑5 is a rideshare mission that will carry a mix of small satellites, including the Starfall re‑entry capsule, into low Earth orbit. The flight is part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to provide affordable access for a diverse set of commercial and research customers.

  • Starfall re‑entry capsule
  • Multiple Earth‑observation cubesats
  • Technology demonstrators
  • University‑built nanosatellites

Next Launch Window

Mission control is now aiming for a launch on Tuesday, pending a favorable weather forecast. The team will continue to monitor conditions up to the final countdown.

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