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Viasat @viasat.com · 12h

It’s LVOS day! 🛰️🚀 The ViaSat-3 F2 campaign is officially underway for ULA as stacking of the Atlas V commences at CCSFS.

The 172 foot rocket is getting prepared for vertical integration of the ViaSat-3 F2 payload.

🔗 VS-3 F2 launch updates: https://t.co/9nKuWuVkx1 https://t.co/u2DFdeQS2F

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 13h

Late last month, the Korean KOMPSAT-7 earth-observation satellite safely arrived at the Guiana Space Centre ahead of launch! The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard the Vega-C VV28 mission in Late-November, which will be the final Vega-C launch of this year.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 18h

While Blue Origin is moving their big booster, ULA is moving a smaller "LEO optimized" version of their Centaur V upper stage. This should be for the V-012 Vulcan, which is set to launch the Project Kuiper KV-01 mission before the end of the year.

📸 nsf.live/spacecoast

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 20h

If the booster is successfully recovered, Blue Origin is planning to reuse it on New Glenn's third flight, which is expected to launch the Blue Moon Mark 1 Pathfinder mission in January of next year.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 20h

Blue Origin is rolling out their second "Glenn Stage 1" booster nicknamed "Never Tell Me The Odds"! The booster is on its way to LC-36, where it is planned to be hotfired later this month in preparation for launch of NASA's EscaPADE mission a few weeks later in early-November.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 1d

The next H3 launch is still 2 weeks away, but JAXA has already announced the window for the next! Designated H3-F8, it'll will carry the QZS-5 navigation satellite to Quasi-Zenith Orbit. QZO is a special highly inclined geosynchronous orbit. Launch is NET Dec. 7th at 02:30 UTC. t.co/rdUPLvVuuT

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Rocket Lab @rocketlabcorp.com · 1d

We’ve signed another Electron multi-launch agreement: three dedicated missions for Japan-based Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (@iQPS_Inc)!

This latest bulk buy brings the total number of upcoming missions for iQPS to seven.

More info: bit.ly/4o7a2hd

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 1d

The payload fairing with the next 24 Project Kuiper satellites for the KF-03 mission has been moved to SLC-40. The fairings halves are SN155-30 and SN218-12. SN155 previously also supported KF-01 and KF-02. Launch is NET October 10th at 01:34 UTC.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 1d

And on that note...

The upper and the main stages have arrived in Kourou for the next Ariane 6 launch.

Time to build a rocket! 🚀

📸 ESA-CNES-Arianespace-ArianeGroup/Optique Vidéo du CSG - S. Martin

A modern cargo vessel named "Canopée" sails across calm waters under a clear blue sky. The ship features four prominent vertical structures which allow the use of wind-assisted propulsion technology. Positioned centrally in the frame, the vessel stands out against the serene ocean backdrop, highlighting a blend of traditional maritime transport with innovative, sustainable design elements.

A large container marked is being carefully unloaded from the Canopée vessel at the Port de Pariacabo. The container, housing Ariane 6's Upper Stage, is being transported by a blue truck. Several workers in high-visibility gear are present, coordinating the logistics of this complex operation.

Inside a spacious industrial facility, a Ariane 6's Upper Stage is being carefully transported on a heavy-duty vehicle. The scene includes several personnel in safety gear, one prominently wearing a blue shirt, overseeing the operation. The facility’s high ceilings, metal framework, and bright lighting underscore its suitability for handling large and sensitive space hardware.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 1d

It appears a large satellite has just been delivered to India's Satish Dhawan Space Centre! This very likely is the GSAT-7R/CMS-02 satellite, which is scheduled to launch aboard the LVM3-M5 mission NET October 21st at 11:30 UTC!

🎥 www.instagram.com/p/DPeCMD1Dphb/

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Viasat @viasat.com · 2d

ViaSat-3 F2 is designed to add significant capacity to our multi-orbit network – and is launching in late October. 🛰️🚀

Sign up for launch updates and find out more here: https://vsat.co/3KD9PnB

#ViaSat3 #VS3F2 #SatelliteLaunch 📸: Boeing

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Rocket Lab @rocketlabcorp.com · 2d

We’re gearing up for our 73rd launch with the “Owl New World” mission for @synspective 🦉🚀

Launching from Pad A at Launch Complex 1, this next mission will be the first of 21 upcoming launches to deploy Synspective’s Earth-imaging constellation.

ℹ️: rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/

Owl New World | Rocket Lab

"Owl New World" will be Rocket Lab's next dedicated Electron launch for Synspective, a leading Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics company from Japan.

rocketlabcorp.com

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 2d

The next Ariane 6 has a launchdate! Designated VA265, the launch is scheduled for NET November 4th at 21:03 UTC and will carry ESA's Sentinel-1D, the final of 4 SAR-satellites in the Sentinel-1 series. This will be the 3rd out of 4 Ariane 6 launches planned for this year.

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ESA Space Transport @transport.esa.int · 3d

The countdown is on: in less than 1 month Ariane 6, @esa.int's heavy-lift launcher, will take @ec.europa.eu's Copernicus Sentinel-1D to orbit.

Liftoff is planned for 4 November 2025 at 22:03 CET (21:03 GMT, 18:03 Kourou time).

newsroom.arianespace.com/arianespace-...

Arianespace to launch EU's Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite on November 4, 2025, with Ariane 6 - Newsroom Arianespace

On November 4, 2025, with Ariane 6, Arianespace will place into orbit Sentinel-1D, a Copernicus satellite for the European Commission within the scope of a contract signed with the European Space Agen...

newsroom.arianespace.com

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 4d

From the missions awarded to SpaceX, all but USSF-149 will launch on a Falcon Heavy from Florida. USSF-149 will launch on Falcon 9, also from Florida.

Both of the missions awarded to ULA will launch from Florida on Vulcan.

Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 5d

The US Space Force has announced the mission assignments for the next order year of NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2!

SpaceX has been awarded the launches of: USSF-63, USSF-149, USSF-155, USSF-206 (WGS-12) & NROL-86

ULA has been awarded the launches of: USSF-88 (GPS IIIF-4) & NROL-88

t.co/aEgFByn3qi

Space Force taps SpaceX, ULA for first set of critical launches beyond FY27 - Breaking Defense

SpaceX was assigned seven NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 launches under a contract worth $714 million; ULA two launches worth $428 million.

breakingdefense.com

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 5d

The US Space Force has announced the mission assignments for the next order year of NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2!

SpaceX has been awarded the launches of: USSF-63, USSF-149, USSF-155, USSF-206 (WGS-12) & NROL-86

ULA has been awarded the launches of: USSF-88 (GPS IIIF-4) & NROL-88

t.co/aEgFByn3qi

Space Force taps SpaceX, ULA for first set of critical launches beyond FY27 - Breaking Defense

SpaceX was assigned seven NSSL Phase 3 Lane 2 launches under a contract worth $714 million; ULA two launches worth $428 million.

breakingdefense.com

Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 5d

The next Transport Layer launch is officially scheduled for Oct. 14 at 23:11 UTC! Designated T1TL-C, it carries 21 Lockheed Martin-built satellites, and comes just 1 month after the 1st launch. This monthly cadence is planned to continue until Tranche 1 is fully on orbit.

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Viasat @viasat.com · 5d

ICYMI – ViaSat-3 F2 arrived in Florida earlier this week on board an Antonov ahead of our planned late Oct. launch with @ulalaunch! Check out this time lapse of ViaSat-3 F2's journey on an Antonov.🚀

🔗 Sign up for launch notifications: https://vsat.co/3IAKpGB #VS3F2

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 6d

The NASA/ESA Sentinel-6B satellite has started pre-launch processing ahead of launch aboard a Falcon 9 NET November 16th! The satellite arrived in August, but had been stored in a NASA hangar until now. It has now been moved to Astrotech where it'll be prepared and encapsulated. go.nasa.gov/4mGmDXC

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 7d

The next Project Kuiper launch, KF-03, is officially scheduled for NET October 9th at 01:56 UTC! This is the final out of 3 planned launches on Falcon 9. It was originally scheduled for yesterday, but has been delayed due to hurricane Imelda delaying preceding launches.

Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 15d

ULA has rolled out their Atlas V 551 rocket ahead of launch of the Project Kuiper KA-03 mission NET September 25th at 12:09 UTC. Meanwhile hazard area's for the next Project Kuiper launch after KA-03 have already appeared! This will be KF-03 NET October 1st at 04:48 UTC.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 7d

E-Space has filed for a satellite constellation to be operated under Rwandan authority, which is why the flag confirms this is E-Space.

Rocket Lab previously launched 3 demo satellites and "Protosat-1", so it'll be interesting to see if more launched for E-Space will occur.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 7d

Looks like Rocket Lab's last orbital Electron launch, "Live, Laugh, Launch", carried more satellites for E-Space! The identity of the payload/customer was not disclosed before launch, but the 5 satellites have now been cataloged as "Calistus A-E" under the flag of Rwanda.

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Jonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social · 7d

The five secret commercial satellites launched by Electron on Aug 23 have finally been identified in Space-Track as Calistus A to Calistus E, with the launching state identified as Rwanda. This flag-of-convenience basically confirms the satellites belong to E-Space. None have yet manuevered.

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Jonathan McDowell @planet4589.bsky.social · 7d

Space-Track cataloging confirms that the Sep 22 Starshield launch had eight NRO sats, USA 558 to USA 565, in 464 x 470 km x 70.0 deg deployment orbits.

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Lukas C. H. @gewoonlukas.bsky.social · 7d

After arriving in Port Canaveral last night, the SpainSat-NG II satellite has successfully been unloaded! It'll now be moved to SpaceX' Payload Processing Facility near SLC-40, where it'll undergo final preparations for launch NET October 22nd.

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