Falcon 9 launches South Korean satellite and 45 rideshare payloads

Published on May 4, 2026
F9 CAS500-2 launch

A Falcon 9 launched a South Korean imaging satellite and dozens of secondary payloads May 3, illustrating the continued demand for SpaceX rideshare launches.

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