NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

NAOS (LUXEOSys) & Others

Launch Time
Tue Aug 26, 2025 18:53 UTC

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

Vehicles

Landing Zone 4

B1063

Flight #27
83 day turnaround
510th Falcon recovery attempt
495th successful Falcon recovery
78th consecutive successful Falcon recovery
152nd consecutive successful Falcon landing

Mission Details

NAOS (LUXEOSys)

NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) is Luxembourg's military recon satellite.

Designed for governmental and military purposes, the high-resolution reconnaissance satellite will provide global coverage, being able to capture more than one hundred images per day. By collecting the satellite’s data, Luxembourg intends to participate more actively in the Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense efforts.

The 645 kg satellite will be built by OHB Italia. It will have an operational lifetime of 7 years.

Manufacturer: OHB Italia
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 645.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

LEAP-1

LEAP-1 is Dhruva Space's first commercial satellite mission. It features payloads from Australian companies Akula Tech and Esper Satellites, hosted on Dhruva's P-30 satellite platform. LEAP-1 aims to demonstrate real-time geospatial AI processing in space and enable low-cost, hosted payload missions.

Manufacturer/Operator: Dhruva Space
Payloads: 1
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Pelican-3 & 4

Pelican is a constellation of very high resolution imaging satellites, designed and manufactured by Planet Labs. The commercial constellation will consist of 32 SmallSats with potential for further expansion, and aims to provide improved spatial resolution and response times over Planet’s existing SkySat and Dove constellations.

Manufacturer/Operator: Planet Labs
Payloads: 2
Total Mass: 320.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Acadia-6

Capella Space introduced its latest generation of satellites named "Acadia", which offer increased imaging capability and improved communications connectivity. These satellites are smaller and lighter than previous models, but offer higher resolution and detection capabilities, enabling better Earth observation and more accurate decision-making.

Capella Space's new generation of satellites feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, which allows them to capture images of the Earth in all weather conditions and at any time of the day or night. In addition, these satellites have enhanced communication capabilities, allowing them to transmit data and images faster and more efficiently.

Manufacturer/Operator: Capella Space
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 165.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

FFLY-1, 2 & 3

Firefly is Pixxel’s first commercial constellation, featuring six satellites designed for high-resolution, high-frequency hyperspectral imaging on a global scale.

Manufacturer/Operator: Pixxel
Payloads: 3
Total Mass: 180.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Stats

2025

193rd orbital launch attempt

SpaceX

547th mission
107th mission of 2025
535th successful mission
41st consecutive successful mission

Falcon 9

522nd mission
104th mission of 2025
518th successful mission
167th consecutive successful mission