NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

NAOS (LUXEOSys)

Launch Time
NET 1st Half 2025

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

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

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 800.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Location

SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA