PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Thuraya 4-NGS is a communication satellite being built by Airbus Defense and Space for the UAE based Yahsat. Based on the all-electric Airbus Eurostar-Neo Platform, Thuraya 4-NGS will incorporate a large 12-meter L-band antenna and a payload with on-board processing providing advanced routing flexibility of up to 3200 channels with dynamic power allocation over a large number of spot beams.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Thuraya 4-NGS
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0a9a511a-7ea1-4402-8555-e087f580a5c4
Reported date: Jan 4, 2025 at 01:27 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour ago
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BOOSTER — B1073 →
#20THIS FLIGHT
21TOTAL FLIGHTS
20/20LANDINGS
46dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: May 14, 2022Previous flight: Nov 18, 2024
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
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 | Thuraya 4-NGS launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:27 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 Thuraya 4-NGS?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Thuraya 4-NGS going to?
The Thuraya 4-NGS mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Thuraya 4-NGS?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS 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 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 4, 2025 at 01:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jan 3, 2025 01:18 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Thuraya 4-NGS telecommunications satellite on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape CanaveralThe satellite will help offset capabilities lost with the loss of Thuraya 3 in April 2024. Liftoff of the Thuraya 4-NGS mission from pad 40…
Spaceflight Now
Sep 9, 2021 20:56 UTC
Cobham SATCOM to build Thuraya 4-NGS ground systemEmirati fleet operator Yahsat has picked private equity-owned Cobham SATCOM to build the ground system for its next-generation Thuraya 4-NGS satellite.
SpaceNews
Sep 9, 2021 18:06 UTC
SpaceX Falcon 9 wins second geostationary commsat launch contract of 2021SpaceX and Middle Eastern satcom provider Yahsat have announced a contract to launch the companyu2019s next-generation Thuraya 4-NGS satellite on a Falcon…
Teslarati
Sep 8, 2021 17:06 UTC
SpaceX wins contract to launch Yahsatu2019s Thuraya 4-NGS satelliteYahsat has selected SpaceX to launch its next-generation Thuraya mobile connectivity satellite in 2023, the companies announced Sept. 8.
SpaceNews
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