SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 5x Astranis MicroGEO
Falcon 9 Block 5
Status
TBD
Date
31 DEC 2026
00:00
Mission Overview
Five Astranis MicroGEO communications satellite to be inserted in a custom geostationary orbit, from where they conduct on-orbit maneuvers to reach their individual slots. The 5 satellites include: * Apco 1 & Apco 2 (Mexico) * Thaicom-9 (Thailand) * 1x for Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan) * 1x for MB Group (Oman)
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Height
70 m
Diameter
3.65 m
Launch Mass
549 T
Thrust
7,607 kN