Today (Monday, June 12) SpaceX's Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch the Transporter-8 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 57-minute launch window opens at 2:19 p.m. PT. 

SSIT Portfolio companies on board:

• SatVu welcomes the inaugural launch of its groundbreaking thermal imaging satellite: "HOTSAT-1." This is the first satellite in their planned constellation. SatVu is a trailblazing climate tech company using thermal imaging to facilitate energy efficiency monitoring. Its space-enabled climate technology will provide unique insight for a range of industries aligning with global Net Zero goals.  
• ICEYE - is launching 4 satellites on this mission with SAR instruments to update its already comprehensive constellation.
• Tomorrow.io - adding to its constellation Tomorrow.io is launching "Tomorrow-R2" to aid with precipitation weather forecasting.
• Spire - consisting of 3 "LEMUR" satellites with AIS/ ADS-B/ GNSS-RO/ RF sensors.
• D-Orbit - is launching the 11th ION Satellite Carrier aboard the Falcon 9.

Another 16 companies' satellites will sit alongside those listed above. Including constellation updates for Seraphim Space Accelerator alum Wyvern, Starfish Space and ODIN Space. Transporter-8 mission includes first commercial launches for SATLANTIS a GEI-SAT Precursor, for methane detection; and Muon Space launching for the first time "MuSat-1" demonstrating a software-defined platform. Sovereign launches include "AFR-1" by Azista BST Aerospace for India and "Runner 1" by ISI - ImageSat International for Chile. Additional constellation updates will take place for Orbital Sidekick, iQPS, Inc., OroraTech (via Spire), Satellogic.