MISSION OVERVIEW
SpaceX successfully launched the massive Jupiter 3 communications satellite aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A. Jupiter 3 became one of the largest commercial satellites ever built, designed to provide high-throughput broadband services. The mission demonstrated Falcon Heavy’s capability to deliver heavy payloads to geostationary transfer orbit for commercial customers.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon HeavyAGENCY
SpaceXTARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
LC-39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space CenterLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 launch?
The Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:26 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 Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3?
The Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 mission uses the Falcon Heavy rocket.
Where is the Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center.
What orbit is Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 going to?
The Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3?
The Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 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 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 28, 2023 at 23:26 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Falcon Heavy | Jupiter 3 was a Falcon Heavy mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center on July 28, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit.