PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Inmarsat-5 F4 is the next addition to the fifth generation of Inmarsat satellites. Inmarsat-5 satellites each carry 89 Ka-band beams and deliver high-speed mobile broadband communications for deep sea vessels, in-flight connectivity for airline passengers, streaming high-resolution video, voice and date to the enterprise sector, and secure solutions for government customers. The satellite weighs 6100 kg at launch and has an operational lifetime of 15 years.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Inmarsat-5 F4
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 50da4982-75d1-4608-aa73-26a2675b3fae
Reported date: May 15, 2017 at 23:21 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
SPACEX API
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VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Full Thrust
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
24
SUCCESS RATE
96%
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 is scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2017 at 11:21 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 Inmarsat-5 F4?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 25 times with a 96% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Inmarsat-5 F4 going to?
The Inmarsat-5 F4 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Inmarsat-5 F4?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | Inmarsat-5 F4 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 2017 at 23:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: 50da4982-75d1-4608-aa73-26a2675b3fae
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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