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SICRAL 3A

Falcon 9 Block 5SpaceXUnknown Pad

February 2027 · Date and time TBD

Calendar available when time is confirmed

NextGo for Prop LoadT-35:00

Time to launch

Schedule watchTracking updates

February 2027Exact time confirmed closer to launch

Launch Window Confidence

46% — Uncertain

Mission Brief

SICRAL 3A and 3B are next generation communication satellites for the Italian Ministry of Defence, providing UHF and SHF communications services in replacement of SICRAL 2 and adding Ka-band capacities. One of the satellites will provide UHF and SHF band communications, while the other carries a Ka-band payload. These 2 geostationary satellites will provide confidential strategic and tactical communications, to support defense missions both in Italy and abroad, as well as supporting security, public rescue and civil protection services. The new SICRAL 3 system is designed to meet Italian defense communications and interoperability requirements.

PayloadSICRAL 3A

OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

CustomerSpaceX

Stages2

PadUnknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Go for Prop Load

Launch director gives the go to begin fueling

T-35:00

11:25 PM UTC

Go for Prop LoadT-35:0011:25 PM UTC
RP-1 Loading BeginsT-35:0011:25 PM UTC
Stage 1 LOX Loading BeginsT-35:0011:25 PM UTC

Ground vector

Launch site

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Unknown Pad

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range

Latitude: 28.458°N
Longitude: 80.528°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Vehicle

Falcon 9 Block 5

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Height70 m

LEO Payload22,800 kg

Launches849

Successes705

Provider

SpaceX

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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