SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1
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Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Up to 18 satellites manufactured by MDA for Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Telesat Lightspeed 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Unknown PadLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ce1317de-ec94-4479-9b28-38ebf11f13ae
Reported date: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
636
SUCCESSES
635
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 is scheduled for Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for Telesat Lightspeed 1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 636 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Unknown Pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Telesat Lightspeed 1 going to?
The Telesat Lightspeed 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Telesat Lightspeed 1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 1 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
Sep 19, 2026 04:33 UTC
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Sep 19, 2026 04:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: ce1317de-ec94-4479-9b28-38ebf11f13ae
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 28.46, -80.53
Mission Profile
Telesat Lightspeed 1 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on December 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit.