SpaceX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 5
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Location
Unknown Pad
Launch Time
Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM GMT+0
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Countdown to Launch
Mission Details
Up to 18 satellites manufactured by MDA for Canadian satellite operator Telesat's Lightspeed constellation.
Launch Viewing Conditions
Weather Conditions
Launch Viewing Score
5.8/10
Fair
Temp
73°F
Clouds
100%
Wind
4 mph
Visibility
50 km
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