NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Astranis Block 3 Mission

Launch Time
NET 2025
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Rocket

Falcon 9 Block 5
Image Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX
Status: Active
Price: $69.75 million
Liftoff Thrust: 7,607 kN
Payload to LEO: 22,800 kg
Payload to GTO: 8,300 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 70.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 5.2 m
Fairing Height: 13.0 m

Mission Details

Astranis Block 3 Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch 5 MicroGEO satellites for Astranis. The satellites are designed to be much smaller than typical GEO sats and are therefore deployed closer to GEO, cutting down on the time between deployment and operation.

Of the five satellites, two will be leased to Apco Networks to provide internet connectivity to Mexico, one will provide broadband to some of the most remote and unconnected areas in Asia for Thaicom, one will be for Chunghwa Telecom from Taiwan, and the final satellite will provide connection to the Philippines through Orbits Corp.

Payloads: 5
Total Mass: 2,000.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Location

SLC-40 or LC-39A, Florida, USA