SpaceX launched its Transporter-16 rideshare mission from California, carrying 119 payloads into sun-synchronous orbit.

The Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed satellites and related payloads, including hosted payloads and orbital transfer vehicles.

The mission included a variety of customers, from Earth-imaging and communications companies to new demonstration spacecraft like K2 Space’s Gravitas.

Several orbital transfer vehicles were also deployed, though industry experts noted limited demand for such services due to cost and capability constraints, Space News has reported.

Overall, the mission highlights SpaceX’s continued role in providing cost-effective access to space for a wide range of satellite operators.