PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
EchoStar 25 is a direct broadcast satellite, built on the proven Maxar 1300 series platform, which will deliver content across North America. It will be equipped with a high-power, multi-spot beam payload, allowing DISH to provide high-quality content to its customers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
EchoStar 25
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8701f102-a33e-450b-87b1-660679aab736
Reported date: Mar 10, 2026 at 04:19 UTC
Last synced: 48 seconds ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1085 →
#14THIS FLIGHT
14TOTAL FLIGHTS
14/14LANDINGS
54dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 20, 2024Previous flight: Jan 14, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:19 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for EchoStar 25?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is EchoStar 25 going to?
The EchoStar 25 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching EchoStar 25?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 23, 2026 00:14 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 10, 2026 at 04:19 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 9, 2026 21:58 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch direct television satellite for EchoStarThe launch of the EchoStar 25 satellite is SpaceXu2019s first launch to a geosynchronous transfer orbit so far this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at…
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 48 seconds ago
●Launch Library 249 seconds ago
Launch ID: 8701f102-a33e-450b-87b1-660679aab736
●Spaceflight News API4 hours ago
1 article matched
●SpaceX API49 seconds ago
Booster B1085 — 14 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search5 days ago
4 videos discovered
