SpaceX F9 : Transporter-15 Rideshare : VSFB SLC-4E : 28 November 2025 18:44 UTC

[StraumliBlight]

https://www.facebook.com/100064906441054/posts/1247952234044980/

The launch date for the first FORMOSAT-8 satellite, the Zeppelin satellite (FS-8A), has been postponed, and the launch date is now undetermined.

The Zeppelin satellite, launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-15, was originally scheduled to launch at 2:18 AM Taiwan time on November 11th. We received notification yesterday morning that the launch would be postponed by one day; today we received another notification from SpaceX that the launch would be postponed again.
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This change is due to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) being affected by the failure to pass the government budget, which led to the closure of many departments and the gradual reduction of aircraft flights. The FAA also announced that, starting from November 10th, it will prohibit commercial space launches and other atmospheric activities from 6:00 to 22:00 local time every day (the lifting of the ban will be announced separately).

The Transporter-15 rocket launch was originally scheduled for 10:18 AM local time, but the launch scheduled for next week has been cancelled (due to the orbital requirements of the FORMOSAT-8 mission, the launch time is fixed at around 10:18 AM and cannot be changed to a non-restricted time period).
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The TASA team currently at the launch site preparing for the launch will take relevant measures in response to the launch delay to ensure the functionality and health of the Zeppelin satellite, maintain contact with SpaceX to learn about the new launch date of the rocket flight, and stay informed of the latest developments in the US FAA's space activity ban.

[StraumliBlight]

Hr/Min/Sec	Deploy Event	Manifested By
01:19:05	NewSat 52	Satellogic
01:20:44	NewSat 47	Satellogic
01:22:44	NewSat 51	Satellogic

ÑuSat/NewSat

Size: 51x57x82cm
Weight: 38.5 Kg. (dry mass)

Each of our spacecraft carry both a multispectral camera and a hyperspectral camera as well as proprietary or third-party payloads

Satellogic Linkedin [Nov 8]

We’re thrilled to unveil the mission patch and announce the names of our next three satellites. These inspiring women made extraordinary contributions to science, education, and space exploration, opening doors for future generations in STEM: Melina Furman, Beatrice Tinsley, and Yvonne Brill.

[StraumliBlight]

Poland’s first military satellite launch delayed [Nov 9]

The launch of Poland’s first military satellite has been postponed to November 22, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces said on Sunday.

[Steven Pietrobon]

PDF of online press kit.

[Galactic Penguin SST]

Poland’s first military satellite launch delayed [Nov 9]

The launch of Poland’s first military satellite has been postponed to November 22, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces said on Sunday.

Entry for Transporter-15 has been updated on CADENA OIS - though it has it as NET November 19:

Primary Launch Day 19 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 20 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 21 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 22 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 23 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 24 NOV 1809Z-2009Z Backup Launch Day 25 NOV 1809Z-2009Z

Unclear whether a. SpaceX can turn-around the pad so quickly between non-Starlink missions after launching Sentinel-6B and b. whether FAA restrictions can be lifted by then given temporary funding solution in sight, but not yet passed as of right now.

[StraumliBlight]

https://www.spacex.com/launches/transporter-15

SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, November 19 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-15 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 10:18 a.m. PT.

[jcm]

Of the sats mentioned on the SpaceX press kits, the only ones I can't find any hint on are:
Luna-1
AC1-001 / 002 /003

Any suggestions?

[StraumliBlight]

Of the sats mentioned on the SpaceX press kits, the only ones I can't find any hint on are:
Luna-1

Possibly Lunasonde's 6U low frequency SAR satellite?

The San Xavier link on their website has been deleted, they've previously manifested with Exolaunch, are reticent on social media, and the satellite was originally launching on Transporter-14 and then Bandwagon-4.

[jcm]

Of the sats mentioned on the SpaceX press kits, the only ones I can't find any hint on are:
Luna-1

Possibly Lunasonde's 6U low frequency SAR satellite?

The San Xavier link on their website has been deleted, they've previously manifested with Exolaunch, are reticent on social media, and the satellite was originally launching on Transporter-14 and then Bandwagon-4.

Possibly. They previously called their sats Gossamer, and like you say they've gone silent lately, so I had discounted that but we'll see I guess.

[bolun]

HydroGNSS satellite twins ready for launch

After arriving at the California launch site at the end of September, the two HydroGNSS satellites have been carefully prepared for liftoff, scheduled for November. HydroGNSS – a twin-satellite mission – marks the European Space Agency’s first ‘Scout’ venture. By harnessing signals from navigation satellites, HydroGNSS will help scientists gain new insights into key climate variables linked to water.

Since their arrival, the HydroGNSS satellites have undergone a series of final checks – including testing, propellant loading, battery charging and integration with their launch adapter.

Related article: ESA’s HydroGNSS Scout satellites ready for launch

https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/11/HydroGNSS_satellite_twins_ready_for_launch

Image credit: SSTL

[Bean Kenobi]

Of the sats mentioned on the SpaceX press kits, the only ones I can't find any hint on are:
Luna-1
AC1-001 / 002 /003

Any suggestions?

I saw somewhere AC-001 to 003 could be Azalea RF-1 to 3, with the C standing for "cluster".

[StraumliBlight]

I saw somewhere AC-001 to 003 could be Azalea RF-1 to 3, with the C standing for "cluster".

Azalea

In-Space Missions is working with BAE Systems to design and build three Azalea Cluster 1 satellites to deliver high-quality information and intelligence in real time to our customers.

[...]

Exolaunch Linkedin [Oct 16]

🇬🇧 Exolaunch is proud to announce its first-time collaboration with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in delivering three Azalea™ radio frequency (RF) LEO satellites, designed and built in Britain by BAE Systems, safely to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission 🛰️ The launch of the Azalea™ satellites will mark a key step in advancing sovereign space capabilities for the UK.

[StraumliBlight]

Exolaunch Linkedin [Nov 11]

🇦🇪 Exolaunch is proud to announce the award of a launch contract by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre through a public tender to deliver the MBRSC’s PHI-1 12U satellite into orbit 🚀

The PHI-1 satellite will be deployed by Exolaunch’s #Nova deployer aboard SpaceX's #Transporter15 mission scheduled for NET November 19th, 2025. In addition, on the same Falcon 9 mission, Exolaunch will deploy the MBRSC’s HCT-Sat2 satellite built by the Bulgarian satellite manufacturer and our long-standing customer EnduroSat.

The integration of the PHI-1 and HCT-Sat2 satellites have been successfully completed by our launch teams prior to the Falcon 9 lift-off.

We are pleased to continue our fruitful collaboration with MBRSC, advancing the UAE’s unique and rapidly growing #NewSpace ecosystem and space exploration programs 🚀

UNOOSA and MBRSC announces winners for hosted payloads under the “PHI” [Sep 21, 2022]

The PHI is intended to contribute to broadening space activities and applications and to advancing human resource development in line with the mission and objectives of UNOOSA’s Access to Space for All initiative, and MBRSC’s demonstrated commitment to promoting space science and technology.

MBRSC will provide 12U spacecraft platform, launch and ground station for PHI-1 mission. On the other hand, the selected entities will provide tested payloads to MBRSC, in which a maximum volume of 5U is available through this opportunity, ready for integration with the spacecraft and participate with MBRSC in Flight Model Assembly, Integration and Testing (FM AIT) activities.

[jcm]

I saw somewhere AC-001 to 003 could be Azalea RF-1 to 3, with the C standing for "cluster".

Azalea

In-Space Missions is working with BAE Systems to design and build three Azalea Cluster 1 satellites to deliver high-quality information and intelligence in real time to our customers.

[...]

Exolaunch Linkedin [Oct 16]

🇬🇧 Exolaunch is proud to announce its first-time collaboration with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in delivering three Azalea™ radio frequency (RF) LEO satellites, designed and built in Britain by BAE Systems, safely to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission 🛰️ The launch of the Azalea™ satellites will mark a key step in advancing sovereign space capabilities for the UK.

Convincing. So we're sorted, other than wondering what payloads are deploy-later abord the various tugs
(ION, LEO Express, FGN-TUG)

[wannamoonbase]

So we have a ASDS transporter mission, how much is this thing carrying?

How many secret birds I wonder?

[gkcbrktr]

I saw somewhere AC-001 to 003 could be Azalea RF-1 to 3, with the C standing for "cluster".

Azalea

In-Space Missions is working with BAE Systems to design and build three Azalea Cluster 1 satellites to deliver high-quality information and intelligence in real time to our customers.

[...]

Exolaunch Linkedin [Oct 16]

🇬🇧 Exolaunch is proud to announce its first-time collaboration with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in delivering three Azalea™ radio frequency (RF) LEO satellites, designed and built in Britain by BAE Systems, safely to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-15 mission 🛰️ The launch of the Azalea™ satellites will mark a key step in advancing sovereign space capabilities for the UK.

Convincing. So we're sorted, other than wondering what payloads are deploy-later abord the various tugs
(ION, LEO Express, FGN-TUG)

FGN-TUG-S01 will likely deploy a test satellite. Fergani Space CEO said: "It will also serve as a test vehicle, flying together with a smaller satellite to contribute to our ongoing developments."

[StraumliBlight]

Convincing. So we're sorted, other than wondering what payloads are deploy-later aboard the various tugs
(ION, LEO Express, FGN-TUG)

LEO Express 3 Mission Updates

Deliver CubeSats from returning customer FOSSA Systems, using partner Exolaunch's EXOpod Nova deployment system, to target orbital destinations

FOSSA Systems Partners with Leaf Space to support their next gen IoT Satellites Launching on SpaceX Transporter-15 via Leaf Line Network [Aug 27]

Leaf Space and FOSSA Systems today announced a strategic partnership to support new IoT satellites as part of FOSSA’s growing satellite constellation, leveraging Leaf Space’s global Leaf Line network.

WISeSat 5, 6 & 7 are on board. [May 1]

Built by FOSSA Systems.

WISeSat doesn't show up in the Transporter-15 payload list and Leo Express 2 previously deployed FOSSASat's TAT-0 cubesat. WISeSAT-4 was named "FossaSat-21" on Transporter-14.

[StraumliBlight]

Exolaunch Linkedin [Nov 13]

Exolaunch is honored to collaborate for years with our valued customer Spire in delivering their satellites safely into orbit 🚀

Four Spire-built satellites have been successfully integrated by Exolaunch for the upcoming launch aboard SpaceX’s #Transporter15 mission lifting-off NET November 19!

As part of the mission, the Spire-built satellites carry payloads for customer GHGSAT to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, expanding GHGSat’s constellation dedicated to high-resolution methane detection.

[tomwalki]

Alba Orbital Integration for T-15 

[Galactic Penguin SST]

Delayed to November 20 per SpaceX's launch mission page:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/transporter-15

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, November 20 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-15 mission to sun-synchronous orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 57-minute launch window opens at 10:18 a.m. PT.