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Falcon 9 Block 5: 5x Astranis MicroGEO

expected Q1 2027

expected Q1 2027

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    Schedule updated. Previously Thursday, 1 January 2026.

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    Falcon 9 Block 5: 5x Astranis MicroGEO is expected Q1 2027. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    SpaceX is preparing to launch 5x Astranis MicroGEO on a Falcon 9 Block 5 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. 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). Launch is expected in Q1 2027 and no firm date has been announced yet.

    This listing uses an approximate period. An exact day has not been confirmed.

    Where
    United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

    Date source

    Launch Library 2

    Source last checked Oct 17, 2026

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