SPACEX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | EchoStar 25

SUCCESS Falcon 9 →
Mar 10, 2026 at 04:19 UTC
Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
Initializing Launch Globe…
Live Orbit
Fullscreen
▶ REPLAY
4 streams
EchoStar XXV Mission
Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications

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.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
EchoStar 25
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
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: 18 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
Loading weather…
Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are
#14THIS FLIGHT
14TOTAL FLIGHTS
14/14LANDINGS
54dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSA Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 20, 2024Previous flight: Jan 14, 2026
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.

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.
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 EchoStar
The launch of the EchoStar 25 satellite is SpaceXu2019s first launch to a geosynchronous transfer orbit so far this year. Liftoff from pad 40 at…
Spaceflight Now
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8701f102-a33e-450b-87b1-660679aab736
Spaceflight News API8 minutes ago
1 article matched
Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58

Mission Profile

EchoStar 25 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 10, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The first stage, booster B1085, made its 14th flight, returning to service just 54 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.