Falcon 9 Block 5 | 5x Astranis MicroGEO

Mission Status

Current date is a placeholder or rough estimation based on unreliable or interpreted sources.

Mission Updates

Jan 26, 06:22 PM Cosmic_Penguin

NET summer 2026.

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Dec 13, 09:42 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Moved to NET 2026.

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Jan 27, 10:36 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

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)

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch Window 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 584/585 (100%)

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.