Starlink G10-28 Pre-LaunchDerived from a pre-launch Starlink-G10-28 state vector, provided by SpaceX. SupGP data is provided for the entire stack, as well as one for a single satellite. Launch: 2025-07-08 08:21:00 UTC.Deploy: 2025-07-08 09:25:11.110 UTC.
William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.socialF9/Starlink 10-28: SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 more Starlinks Tuesday; liftoff from pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station came at 4:21am EDT (0821 UTC); this was the 3rd F9 launch this month, the 84th so far this year, the 501st overall and the 285th carrying Starlinks
William Harwood @rocketksc.bsky.socialF9/Starlink 10-28: 1st stage B1077 wrapped up its 22nd flight with landing on a down-range droneship; this was SpaceX's 383rd stage recovery at sea and its 473rd overall; Starlink deploy is expected at 5:25am EDT (0925 UTC) after a 2nd firing of the upper stage engine
Thread for the launch of "GTO-1".Launch 13 July 2025, NET 04:31 UTC, to GTO, from CCSFS SLC-40, on booster 10xx-x. First stage is expected to land aboard the droneship.Payload is unknown, but could be the Israeli Dror-1/PR-8000 communications satellite.Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 07/07/2025 07:34 amStage 2 Reentry NOTAM for the launch of "GTO-1" has appeared. Area is identical to the same NOTAM for MTG-S1, suggesting a similar GTO launch. Assuming the same gap between launch and reentry, launch should be at 03:52 UTC on July 12th.QuoteA0051/25 NOTAMN Q) FSSS/QRALW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0000S05232E999 A) FSSS B) 2507122319 C) 2507190515 D) DLY BTN 2319 - 0515 E) HAZARDOUS OPS BY SPACEX GTO 1 STAGE 2 REENTRY WI AN AREA NEOF FSSS BOUNDED BY THE FOLLOWING COOR:0000S 05232E - 0518N05330E - 0918N 05830E - 0911N 06000E - 0042S 06000E - 0000S 05232E F) SFC G) UNLCould this be the Israeli Dror-1 (PR-8000) satellite?Quote from: StraumliBlight on 05/02/2025 11:47 amPR-8000 (Dror 1) satellite manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries is launching NET July 1st, 2025. (SES-STA-INTR2025-02191, SES-STA-INTR2025-02192) [May 1]Its licensed by Israel and managed by Telespazio, with a final location of 4.0° W.L.[...]Launcher is unknown but probably SpaceX?Edit: Another NOTAM identical to MTG-S1, although this one says launch is NET July 13th:QuoteA0264/25 NOTAMNQ) VRMF/QWMLW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0001N06839E100A) VRMFB) 2507132319 C) 2507200515D) DAILY 2319-0515E) US AEROSPACE COMPANY (SPACE X) WILL BE CONDUCTING HAZARDOUSOPR ACTIVITIES. THE SAID ACT FALLSIN MALE FIR WI THE AREA BOUNDED BY COORD0125S06800E-0000N06800E-0133N06900E-0130S06900E-0125S06800EPRIMARY LAUNCH 250713F) SFC G) UNL
Stage 2 Reentry NOTAM for the launch of "GTO-1" has appeared. Area is identical to the same NOTAM for MTG-S1, suggesting a similar GTO launch. Assuming the same gap between launch and reentry, launch should be at 03:52 UTC on July 12th.QuoteA0051/25 NOTAMN Q) FSSS/QRALW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0000S05232E999 A) FSSS B) 2507122319 C) 2507190515 D) DLY BTN 2319 - 0515 E) HAZARDOUS OPS BY SPACEX GTO 1 STAGE 2 REENTRY WI AN AREA NEOF FSSS BOUNDED BY THE FOLLOWING COOR:0000S 05232E - 0518N05330E - 0918N 05830E - 0911N 06000E - 0042S 06000E - 0000S 05232E F) SFC G) UNLCould this be the Israeli Dror-1 (PR-8000) satellite?Quote from: StraumliBlight on 05/02/2025 11:47 amPR-8000 (Dror 1) satellite manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries is launching NET July 1st, 2025. (SES-STA-INTR2025-02191, SES-STA-INTR2025-02192) [May 1]Its licensed by Israel and managed by Telespazio, with a final location of 4.0° W.L.[...]Launcher is unknown but probably SpaceX?Edit: Another NOTAM identical to MTG-S1, although this one says launch is NET July 13th:QuoteA0264/25 NOTAMNQ) VRMF/QWMLW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0001N06839E100A) VRMFB) 2507132319 C) 2507200515D) DAILY 2319-0515E) US AEROSPACE COMPANY (SPACE X) WILL BE CONDUCTING HAZARDOUSOPR ACTIVITIES. THE SAID ACT FALLSIN MALE FIR WI THE AREA BOUNDED BY COORD0125S06800E-0000N06800E-0133N06900E-0130S06900E-0125S06800EPRIMARY LAUNCH 250713F) SFC G) UNL
A0051/25 NOTAMN Q) FSSS/QRALW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0000S05232E999 A) FSSS B) 2507122319 C) 2507190515 D) DLY BTN 2319 - 0515 E) HAZARDOUS OPS BY SPACEX GTO 1 STAGE 2 REENTRY WI AN AREA NEOF FSSS BOUNDED BY THE FOLLOWING COOR:0000S 05232E - 0518N05330E - 0918N 05830E - 0911N 06000E - 0042S 06000E - 0000S 05232E F) SFC G) UNL
PR-8000 (Dror 1) satellite manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries is launching NET July 1st, 2025. (SES-STA-INTR2025-02191, SES-STA-INTR2025-02192) [May 1]Its licensed by Israel and managed by Telespazio, with a final location of 4.0° W.L.[...]Launcher is unknown but probably SpaceX?
A0264/25 NOTAMNQ) VRMF/QWMLW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/0001N06839E100A) VRMFB) 2507132319 C) 2507200515D) DAILY 2319-0515E) US AEROSPACE COMPANY (SPACE X) WILL BE CONDUCTING HAZARDOUSOPR ACTIVITIES. THE SAID ACT FALLSIN MALE FIR WI THE AREA BOUNDED BY COORD0125S06800E-0000N06800E-0133N06900E-0130S06900E-0125S06800EPRIMARY LAUNCH 250713F) SFC G) UNL
NextSpaceflightQuoteLaunch TimeWed Jul 16, 2025 06:05 UTCExact launch time is approximate and subject to change.https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7378Based on this NOTAM:QuoteG0128/25 NOTAMNQ) EGGX/QRALW/IV/NBO/W /000/999/5053N02645W134A) EGGX B) 2507160751 C) 2507160911E) AIRSPACE RESERVATION - EUSPACEX. WI AREA BOUNDED BY STRAIGHT LINES JOINING:505500N 0300000W - 514200N 0300000W - 504400N 0232600W -495900N 0233800W - 505500N 0300000W (SHANWICK). SECOND STAGE ROCKET DEBRIS AREA POSING INCREASED RISK TO AVIATION. FLW SEPARATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN OCEANIC AIRSPACE:MNPS/NAT HIGH LEVEL AIRSPACE (HLA) 30NM, NON-MNPS/NAT HLA 60NM.AR-2025-5246/01.F) SFC G) UNLNOTAM doesn't specifically mention it being Kuiper KF-1, but the zone matches with a 51.9 degree launch to the northeast (like Kuiper)
Launch TimeWed Jul 16, 2025 06:05 UTCExact launch time is approximate and subject to change.
G0128/25 NOTAMNQ) EGGX/QRALW/IV/NBO/W /000/999/5053N02645W134A) EGGX B) 2507160751 C) 2507160911E) AIRSPACE RESERVATION - EUSPACEX. WI AREA BOUNDED BY STRAIGHT LINES JOINING:505500N 0300000W - 514200N 0300000W - 504400N 0232600W -495900N 0233800W - 505500N 0300000W (SHANWICK). SECOND STAGE ROCKET DEBRIS AREA POSING INCREASED RISK TO AVIATION. FLW SEPARATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN OCEANIC AIRSPACE:MNPS/NAT HIGH LEVEL AIRSPACE (HLA) 30NM, NON-MNPS/NAT HLA 60NM.AR-2025-5246/01.F) SFC G) UNL
Quote from: Skyrocket on 07/07/2025 04:55 pmQuote from: GewoonLukas_ on 07/07/2025 04:11 pmQuoteLaunch campaign underwayThe certified Vulcan rocket is reporting for duty!The launch campaign has commenced at Cape Canaveral for our next-generation rocket's historic first mission dedicated to the U.S. Space Force. USSF-106 will use Vulcan's high-energy capabilities to launch two U.S. national security satellites directly into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles (35,000 km) above Earth.https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/vulcan-ussf-106Any idea, what the second satellite is?Quote from: StraumliBlight on 07/07/2025 09:55 pmESPAStar-D BrochureQuoteESPAStar-D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, D-9, D-11, D-12, D-13 and D-14 are "In Production or Delivered"ESPAStar Product Line DatasheetQuoteCONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar-D, MISSIONS = 10CONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar -HP, MISSIONS = 1Space Logistics Drives SDA ArchitectureQuoteRings can be loaded with excess fuel, refuellable spacecraft, spacecraft tankers which can bring fuel to other satellites, proliferated sensors including space-based environmental monitoring, and other R&D, prototype, or operational systems. SSC has invested in the TETRA line of spacecraft prototypes to increase the industry base for small-to-medium size spacecraft which can launch on a reconfigurable ring. AFRL and SSC are partnered on TETRA-5 set to launch on ROOSTER 4 in 2026 to demonstrate refuellable versions of these moderate size spacecraft.
Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 07/07/2025 04:11 pmQuoteLaunch campaign underwayThe certified Vulcan rocket is reporting for duty!The launch campaign has commenced at Cape Canaveral for our next-generation rocket's historic first mission dedicated to the U.S. Space Force. USSF-106 will use Vulcan's high-energy capabilities to launch two U.S. national security satellites directly into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles (35,000 km) above Earth.https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/vulcan-ussf-106Any idea, what the second satellite is?
QuoteLaunch campaign underwayThe certified Vulcan rocket is reporting for duty!The launch campaign has commenced at Cape Canaveral for our next-generation rocket's historic first mission dedicated to the U.S. Space Force. USSF-106 will use Vulcan's high-energy capabilities to launch two U.S. national security satellites directly into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles (35,000 km) above Earth.https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/vulcan-ussf-106
Launch campaign underwayThe certified Vulcan rocket is reporting for duty!The launch campaign has commenced at Cape Canaveral for our next-generation rocket's historic first mission dedicated to the U.S. Space Force. USSF-106 will use Vulcan's high-energy capabilities to launch two U.S. national security satellites directly into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles (35,000 km) above Earth.
ESPAStar-D BrochureQuoteESPAStar-D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, D-9, D-11, D-12, D-13 and D-14 are "In Production or Delivered"ESPAStar Product Line DatasheetQuoteCONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar-D, MISSIONS = 10CONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar -HP, MISSIONS = 1Space Logistics Drives SDA ArchitectureQuoteRings can be loaded with excess fuel, refuellable spacecraft, spacecraft tankers which can bring fuel to other satellites, proliferated sensors including space-based environmental monitoring, and other R&D, prototype, or operational systems. SSC has invested in the TETRA line of spacecraft prototypes to increase the industry base for small-to-medium size spacecraft which can launch on a reconfigurable ring. AFRL and SSC are partnered on TETRA-5 set to launch on ROOSTER 4 in 2026 to demonstrate refuellable versions of these moderate size spacecraft.
ESPAStar-D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, D-9, D-11, D-12, D-13 and D-14 are "In Production or Delivered"
CONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar-D, MISSIONS = 10CONTRACT BACKLOG FOR ESPAStar -HP, MISSIONS = 1
Rings can be loaded with excess fuel, refuellable spacecraft, spacecraft tankers which can bring fuel to other satellites, proliferated sensors including space-based environmental monitoring, and other R&D, prototype, or operational systems. SSC has invested in the TETRA line of spacecraft prototypes to increase the industry base for small-to-medium size spacecraft which can launch on a reconfigurable ring. AFRL and SSC are partnered on TETRA-5 set to launch on ROOSTER 4 in 2026 to demonstrate refuellable versions of these moderate size spacecraft.
PTS-P seemed like a good candidate, as its launching this year with ULA and was referenced by USSF on July 3rd.QuoteIn order to focus on implementing faster and more robust capabilities, including bringing PTS-P prototypes into operation as quickly as possibleHowever GAO's Weapon Systems Annual Assessment states its on a later launch. [Jun 11, page 185]QuotePTS-P is intended to prototype modular, scalable, hostable payloads. These prototypes are to be launched in late 2025 and early 2026 to demonstrate on-orbit performance, provide early use capability, and reduce risk.[...]PTS-R officials said that on-orbit testing for the PTS-P prototypes has been delayed to 2026. Previously, we reported that the first test flight for the program was scheduled for April 2025 with on-orbit testing and demonstration scheduled for October 2025. PTS-R officials stated that launch and the first test flight of the prototypes are now scheduled for November 2025 and January 2026, respectively. Officials noted that the planned dates slipped due to a delay resulting from the number of planned launches. Both prototypes will be launched on Vulcan rockets, which have experienced certification delays.Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget Estimates [Jun 2025]QuoteTitle: PTS Prototype Design and DevelopmentDescription: Rapid prototyping of the PTS Space Segment for two PTS-P payloads and bus C2 development/upgrades at the operating centers for the Ground Segment. Develop, demonstrate, test, and evaluate PTS hardware/software systems and key system components. Design and develop modular, scalable payloads to support hosted or free-flyer configurations. Includes integration to host vehicle or purchase of a bus for free-flier configuration. Demonstrate prototype payload on-orbit performance. Evaluate PTS concept of operations with user participation and enable potential residual operational capability. Mature and validate user requirements. Support development, risk reduction, and integration efforts to launch two prototype payloads in FY 2026, one as a hosted payload and one as a free flyer.FY 2025 Plans:Continue prototyping and risk reduction efforts. Conduct and complete payload-to-space vehicle integration and testing for both prototype payloads. Begin space vehicle to launch vehicle integration activities. Provide pre-launch support activities for the prototype payloads aboard Boeing's WGS-11 and Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NGC's) ESPAStar-HP satellite. Continue cybersecurity testing and receive Interim Authorization To Test (IATT).FY 2026 Plans:Complete space vehicle to launch vehicle integration activities. Provide launch support activities for the rapid prototype payloads. Initiate and conduct On-Orbit Demonstration and Test (OODT) activities to characterize the systems' anti-jamming capabilities and overall performance. Continue to mature technology readiness levels of the system's critical technology elements. Rapidly respond to implement system resiliency and situational awareness necessary to demonstrate and test in the contested space domain. Other activities include program office support, studies, technical analysis, experimentation, risk reduction, and efforts that may leverage commercial, U.S. Government partnership, and international opportunities to respond to existing and emerging adversarial threats with speed and agility.
In order to focus on implementing faster and more robust capabilities, including bringing PTS-P prototypes into operation as quickly as possible
PTS-P is intended to prototype modular, scalable, hostable payloads. These prototypes are to be launched in late 2025 and early 2026 to demonstrate on-orbit performance, provide early use capability, and reduce risk.[...]PTS-R officials said that on-orbit testing for the PTS-P prototypes has been delayed to 2026. Previously, we reported that the first test flight for the program was scheduled for April 2025 with on-orbit testing and demonstration scheduled for October 2025. PTS-R officials stated that launch and the first test flight of the prototypes are now scheduled for November 2025 and January 2026, respectively. Officials noted that the planned dates slipped due to a delay resulting from the number of planned launches. Both prototypes will be launched on Vulcan rockets, which have experienced certification delays.
Title: PTS Prototype Design and DevelopmentDescription: Rapid prototyping of the PTS Space Segment for two PTS-P payloads and bus C2 development/upgrades at the operating centers for the Ground Segment. Develop, demonstrate, test, and evaluate PTS hardware/software systems and key system components. Design and develop modular, scalable payloads to support hosted or free-flyer configurations. Includes integration to host vehicle or purchase of a bus for free-flier configuration. Demonstrate prototype payload on-orbit performance. Evaluate PTS concept of operations with user participation and enable potential residual operational capability. Mature and validate user requirements. Support development, risk reduction, and integration efforts to launch two prototype payloads in FY 2026, one as a hosted payload and one as a free flyer.FY 2025 Plans:Continue prototyping and risk reduction efforts. Conduct and complete payload-to-space vehicle integration and testing for both prototype payloads. Begin space vehicle to launch vehicle integration activities. Provide pre-launch support activities for the prototype payloads aboard Boeing's WGS-11 and Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NGC's) ESPAStar-HP satellite. Continue cybersecurity testing and receive Interim Authorization To Test (IATT).FY 2026 Plans:Complete space vehicle to launch vehicle integration activities. Provide launch support activities for the rapid prototype payloads. Initiate and conduct On-Orbit Demonstration and Test (OODT) activities to characterize the systems' anti-jamming capabilities and overall performance. Continue to mature technology readiness levels of the system's critical technology elements. Rapidly respond to implement system resiliency and situational awareness necessary to demonstrate and test in the contested space domain. Other activities include program office support, studies, technical analysis, experimentation, risk reduction, and efforts that may leverage commercial, U.S. Government partnership, and international opportunities to respond to existing and emerging adversarial threats with speed and agility.
WGS 11 will also feature Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype (PTS-P) payload as a precursor to the Protected Tactical SATCOM Resilient (PTS-R) satellites. The PTS-P design features automated anti-jam capabilities, including jammer geolocation, real-time adaptive nulling, frequency hopping and other techniques, harnessing the power of the U.S. military’s Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) to ensure the warfighter can stay connected in a contested environment. WGS 12 will also carry this payload.
UPDATED JULY 7, 2025...FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from pad 40 on July 13 between 12:31-4:31 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch on July 16 in the early morning EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the mPOWER 9 & 10 communication satellites for SES from pad 40 on July TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch the next crew of four to the ISS, Crew-11, from pad 39A on late July around 1 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
Uraloglu also confirmed that planning for Türkiye's next-generation satellite, Turksat 7A, is already underway. Construction began following a new protocol signed on June 19 between the country's sole satellite operator and the Presidency of Transportation, Maritime Affairs, and Communications Research Center, which is affiliated with the Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry)“The Turksat 7A project was launched as Turksat 3A nears the end of its life,” he said. “Turksat 7A will be equipped with higher data capacity, a wider coverage area, and a ‘flexible’ payload technology, allowing it to dynamically manage resources and provide flexible services across regions.”The deployment of Turksat 7A is planned for 2029, he added.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from pad 40 on July 13 at 12:31-4:31 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the next batch of Amazon Kuiper internet satellites from pad 40 on July 16 around 2-3 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the mPOWER 9 & 10 communication satellites for SES from pad 40 on July TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch the next crew of four to the ISS, Crew-11, from pad 39A on late July around 1 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
Dror-1? ("Commercial GTO 1")Launch TimeSun Jul 13, 2025 07:31 GMT+3Payload identity is uncertain and to be confirmed, based on FCC documentation. SpaceX identifies the mission as "Commercial GTO 1".
Satellites have been shipped to the launchsite. However only the 9th and 10th satellite will be launched, with the 11th satellite moved to the final launch with the 12th and 13th satellites in 2026.The power issue also seems to be resolved thanks to a solar storm.QuoteBoeing ships more O3b mPower satellites with fixes SES might no longer needJuly 2, 2025Boeing has shipped two more O3b mPower broadband satellites to SES with hardware fixes the operator might no longer need thanks to a surprising assist from solar storms. The ninth and tenth satellites for the next-generation medium Earth orbit constellation (MEO) recently left manufacturing facilities in California, Boeing announced July 2, en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a SpaceX launch this summer.Like the seventh and eighth satellites launched in December, the latest duo carries redesigned power modules to address electrical issues that hampered the first six O3b mPower spacecraft already in MEO.[...]However, SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh said in March that severe solar storms last year helped clear a buildup of protons that had been triggering sporadic power module failures on the satellites.According to industry sources, the electric anomalies have not returned since the storms, although there is no guarantee the issue won’t recur.[...]SES had also planned to deploy its 11th O3b mPower satellite this summer, but that mission has been pushed to 2026, when the final two are also scheduled for launch.[...]
Boeing ships more O3b mPower satellites with fixes SES might no longer needJuly 2, 2025Boeing has shipped two more O3b mPower broadband satellites to SES with hardware fixes the operator might no longer need thanks to a surprising assist from solar storms. The ninth and tenth satellites for the next-generation medium Earth orbit constellation (MEO) recently left manufacturing facilities in California, Boeing announced July 2, en route to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a SpaceX launch this summer.Like the seventh and eighth satellites launched in December, the latest duo carries redesigned power modules to address electrical issues that hampered the first six O3b mPower spacecraft already in MEO.[...]However, SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh said in March that severe solar storms last year helped clear a buildup of protons that had been triggering sporadic power module failures on the satellites.According to industry sources, the electric anomalies have not returned since the storms, although there is no guarantee the issue won’t recur.[...]SES had also planned to deploy its 11th O3b mPower satellite this summer, but that mission has been pushed to 2026, when the final two are also scheduled for launch.[...]
Jason Kim @Jason_Lil_KimOur @Firefly_Space Elytra orbiter spacecraft is performing long-haul communications relay missions that can support Moon and Mars missions to unlock new categories in Space. For example, we are teamed with @AdvancedSpace on @NASA’s Communications Relay and PNT Phase II contract.
Thread for the Starlink Group 15-2 launch.Launch NET 14 July 2025, at ~02:27 UTC (NET 13 July ~7:27 pm PDT), from Vandenberg SLC-4E, on booster 10xx-xx. The first stage will land aboard Of Course I Still Love You.Payload 20-something Starlink V2.0 Mini satellites, to a 70 degrees inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit nnn x nnn km.Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.L2 SpaceX: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0
Starlink Group 15-2 has appeared on https://www.cadenaois.org/vpublic_anspdetail.jsp?view=15QuotePrimary Launch Day 14 JUL 0227Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 15 JUL 0213Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 16 JUL 0159Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 17 JUL 0145Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 18 JUL 0131Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 19 JUL 0117Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 20 JUL 0104Z-0542Z
Primary Launch Day 14 JUL 0227Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 15 JUL 0213Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 16 JUL 0159Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 17 JUL 0145Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 18 JUL 0131Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 19 JUL 0117Z-0542ZBackup Launch Day 20 JUL 0104Z-0542Z
Thread for the Starlink Group 17-3 launch.Launch NET 17 July 2025, at ~02:08 UTC (NET 16 July ~7:08 pm PDT), from Vandenberg SLC-4E, on booster 10xx-xx. The first stage will land aboard Of Course I Still Love You.Payload 20-something Starlink V2.0 Mini satellites, to a 97 degrees inclination orbit on a southwestern trajectory. Initial orbit nnn x nnn km.Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.L2 SpaceX: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0Not from Florida, but Starlink Group 17-3 from Vandenberg has appeared on https://www.cadenaois.org/vpublic_anspdetail.jsp?view=15QuotePrimary Launch Day 17 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 18 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 19 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 20 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 21 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 22 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 23 JUL 0208Z-0651Z
Primary Launch Day 17 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 18 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 19 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 20 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 21 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 22 JUL 0208Z-0651ZBackup Launch Day 23 JUL 0208Z-0651Z
UPDATED JULY 10, 2025...FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from pad 40 on July 13 at 12:31-4:31 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the next batch of Amazon Kuiper internet satellites from pad 40 on July 16 around 2-3 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the mPOWER 9 & 10 communication satellites for SES from pad 40 on July TBD. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the next crew of four to the ISS, Crew-11, from pad 39A on July 31 at 12:09 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
NET July 31 Falcon 9 • Crew-11Launch time: TBDLaunch site: Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FloridaSpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket with a Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three astronauts and a cosmonaut to begin a long-duration mission onboard the International Space Station. This will be the 11th crew rotation mission launched under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The mission will be led by NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, who will be making her first trip to space. She was previously assigned as the commander of the Crew-9 mission before NASA removed her and fellow NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson to create space for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return onboard the Dragon Freedom spacecraft. Cardman will be joined by fellow NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. Platonov will be making his first trip to space. This will be the fourth trip to the ISS for Fincke and the second for Yui.Updated: July 10
