# SpaceX will launch 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3) A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-02 · Space.com*

## Key points

- CAS500-2 was originally set to launch on a Russian Soyuz but was delayed by geopolitical tensions.
- The launch will carry 45 satellites from various operators, not just CAS500-2.
- Booster B1071 will attempt its 33rd launch and landing, nearing SpaceX's reuse record.
- CAS500-2 will deploy first about 60 minutes after launch, followed by other payloads.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Argotec S.r.l, Exolaunch, Impulso.Space, Loft-EarthDaily, Lynk Global, True Anomaly, Planet Labs
**Countries:** United States, South Korea

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