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Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 8)

Falcon 9 Block 5SpaceXSpace Launch Complex 40
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 01:12 AM UTC

Mission Brief

The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax services via its Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees. In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new 2nd generation refresh satellites to replenish the existing constellation. Rocket Lab is sub-contracted to build the satellites' buses and the launch dispensers.

PayloadGlobalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 8)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerSpaceX
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WeatherAnvil Cloud Rules, Cumulus Cloud Rule, temperature not reported

Mission Timeline

20 / 20100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 40

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.562°N
Longitude
80.577°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

90%
GO
Favorable2 active constraints
Weather Rules
Anvil Cloud RulesCumulus Cloud Rule
Primary concern
Anvil Cloud Rules
Rule count
2
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

01:12 AM UTC - 01:27 AM UTC

Vehicle

Falcon 9 Block 5

Profile →
Height70 m
LEO Payload22,800 kg
Launches850
Successes706

Provider

USA • Founded 2002

Schedule History

Only meaningful launch-time and status changes are shown.

14
Aug 1601:12 AM
Aug 1601:12 AM
In Flight → Success

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Aug 1601:12 AM
Aug 1601:12 AM
Go → In Flight

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Aug 1601:12 AM

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