PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Ovzon 3 is a planned small communications satellite of the Swedish / US company Ovzon .
The satellite was ordered in December 2018 from Maxar Technologies to meet the demand for increased mobile broadband connectivity in under-served regions. Ovzon selected the new mid-size SSL-500 (Legion class) platform for its first satellite. The satellite will be equipped with a third party built central on-board processor (OBP) attached to high-performance steerable Ku-band beams.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Ovzon-3
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: 1d374bef-0e4e-4b3f-b45b-25c14aaa2b0e
Reported date: Jan 3, 2024 at 23:04 UTC
Last synced: 49 seconds ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1076 →
#10THIS FLIGHT
22TOTAL FLIGHTS
21/21LANDINGS
52dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 26, 2022Previous flight: Nov 12, 2023
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Ovzon-3 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Ovzon-3 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:04 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ovzon-3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Ovzon-3 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 | Ovzon-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Ovzon-3 going to?
The Ovzon-3 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Ovzon-3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Ovzon-3 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Ovzon-3 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 3, 2024 at 23:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 49 seconds ago
●Launch Library 249 seconds ago
Launch ID: 1d374bef-0e4e-4b3f-b45b-25c14aaa2b0e
●SpaceX API49 seconds ago
Booster B1076 — 22 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search5 days ago
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