Falcon 9 Block 5 | 5x Astranis MicroGEO
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | 5x Astranis MicroGEO

Communications

Sep29
8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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T-182d 14:34:56
Unknown Pad
Launch ConfidenceGO
92%

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Mission

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)

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