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MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9)
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth 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: be8b4b0d-1989-48a5-a96d-e8e4d59ed8b3
Reported date: May 17, 2026 at 12:50 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 8, 2026 at 22:28 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(13.5 days)
May 8, 2026 at 22:28 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → May 17, 2026 12:50 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1090 →
#12THIS FLIGHT
11TOTAL FLIGHTS
11/11LANDINGS
60dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas PLANNED
First flight: Dec 17, 2024Previous flight: Mar 17, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
580
SUCCESSES
579
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.
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:50 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 580 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) going to?
The Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 9) 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
May 9, 2026 00:58 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 8, 2026 22:28 UTC
Launch moved up by 13.5 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 17, 2026 12:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 8, 2026 22:28 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 8, 2026 10:58 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 8, 2026 10:58 UTC
Launch date set: May 17, 2026 at 12:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: be8b4b0d-1989-48a5-a96d-e8e4d59ed8b3
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search1 month ago
1 video discovered
