SpaceTentative

Starship: Superbird-9

expected 2028

expected 2028

—hype

Live score from visits, saves, calendar adds, shares, and comments.
    SaveAdd to collection

    The clock starts when an exact day is announced.

    About this moment

    Starship: Superbird-9 is expected 2028. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    SpaceX is preparing to launch Superbird-9 on a Starship from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. Superbird-9 is a high throughput communication satellite. It is designed to deliver broadcast and broadband missions in Ku band primarily over Japan and Eastern Asia, in response to mobility and broadband demands. Launch is expected in 2028 and no firm date has been announced yet.

    The source has announced a date range. An exact day has not been confirmed.

    Where
    United States of AmericaKennedy Space Center, FL, USA

    Date source

    Launch Library 2

    Last verified Sep 16, 2026

    Sources and attributions

    This is a public listing. If the date or details look wrong, tell us.

    Comments

    Opening comments…

      Also on the horizon

      Explore more