NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

USSF-70 (ROOSTER-5 & Tetra-6)

Launch Time
NET 2027
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Rocket

Falcon Heavy
Image Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX
Status: Active
Price: $97.0 million
Liftoff Thrust: 22,819 kN
Payload to LEO: 63,800 kg
Payload to GTO: 26,700 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 2
Rocket Height: 70.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 5.2 m
Fairing Height: 13.0 m

Mission Details

ROOSTER-5

AKA GAS-T

The Rapid On-orbit Space Technology Evaluation Ring (ROOSTER)-5, also known as the Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker (GAS-T), will carry up to 1,000 kilograms of hydrazine and deliver fuel in space. Rather than serve as just a fuel depot, the GAS-T will approach and dock with the client, performing rendezvous and proximity operations.

Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Operator: United States Space Force
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,000.0 kg
Geosynchronous Orbit

Tetra-6

The Tetra-6 mission will further enhance the capability of on-orbit refueling by demonstrating an additional refueling capability. It is set to be refueled by the ROOSTER-5 (GAS-T) spacecraft, also launching on this mission.

Manufacturer: Redwire
Operator: United States Space Force
Payloads: 1
Geosynchronous Orbit

Location

LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA