Falcon 9 Block 5 | 5x Astranis MicroGEO

Name: Falcon 9 Block 5 | 5x Astranis MicroGEO
Start: 2026-12-31T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-12-31T00:00:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

TO BE DETERMINED

> T-MINUS (NET)

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Target time only (NET — no earlier than). This launch is not yet confirmed and may slip.

> MISSION DATA

DATEThursday, December 31, 2026

TIME12:00 AM UTC

PROVIDERSpaceX

ROCKETFalcon 9 Block 5

PADUnknown Pad

LOCATIONCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

> MISSION BRIEFING // COMMUNICATIONS

Five Astranis MicroGEO communications satellite to be inserted in a custom geostationary orbit, from where they conduct on-orbit maneuvers to reach their individual slots. The 5 satellites include: * Apco 1 & Apco 2 (Mexico) * Thaicom-9 (Thailand) * 1x for Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan) * 1x for MB Group (Oman)

> SCHEDULE & SOURCE

Source-reported status: To Be Determined. Current date is a placeholder or rough estimation based on unreliable or interpreted sources.

Launch window: 2026-12-31 00:00:00 UTC — 2026-12-31 00:00:00 UTC.

Dates and windows may change. Passing the scheduled time does not confirm a launch outcome.

Launch data from The Space Devs

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