MISSION NAME
Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 19
Status
Success
DATE
20 MAY 2023
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4E
Description
5 spare satellites for the Iridium NEXT constellation and 16 satellites for the OneWeb constellation (15 of current generation and 1 demonstration satellite for the next generation) on a share-ride.
Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Description
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.