Temir Kazyk
TBD Mission ID: be8b4b0d-1989-48a5-a96d-e8e4d59ed8b3

Falcon 9 Block 5 | 9 x Globalstar-3

The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax services via its Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees. In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new 3rd generation satellites to replenish the existing constellation. Rocket Lab is sub-contracted to build the satellites' buses and the launch dispensers.

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The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax services via its Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees.

In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new 3rd generation satellites to replenish the existing constellation. Rocket Lab is sub-contracted to build the satellites' buses and the launch dispensers.

Falcon 9 Rocket on Launchpad

Mission Profile

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Launch Date

Jun 30

2026

schedule

Time

00:00

UTC

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Rocket

Falcon 9

Block 5
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Site

ll-location-12

ll-pad-72
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Orbit

LEO

Low Earth Orbit

history Launch Timeline

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T-38:00

Go for Prop Load

Launch Director gives go for propellant load.

T-35:00

Prop Load

Loading of RP-1 (kerosene) and liquid oxygen (LOX) begins.

T-07:00

Engine Chill

Liquid oxygen flows through the engines to condition them for ignition.

T-01:00

Startup

Flight computer takes control; propellant tanks pressurize for flight.

T-00:45

Go for Launch

Final verification from Launch Director.

T-00:03

Ignition

The 9 Merlin engines ignite.

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T-00:00

Liftoff

Rocket clamps release; Falcon 9 lifts off.

T+01:12

Max Q

Peak aerodynamic pressure (maximum mechanical stress).

T+02:26

MECO

Main Engine Cutoff: first stage engines shut down.

T+02:30

Stage Separation

Booster separates from the second stage.

T+02:37

SES-1

Second stage engine start (Merlin Vacuum ignition).

T+02:40

Fairing Jettison

Payload fairing separates (not applicable for Dragon missions).

T+02:45

Booster Flip Maneuver

First stage flips 180° using attitude control thrusters for reentry.

T+02:45

Second Stage Ascent

Second stage continues accelerating toward orbital velocity.

T+06:10

Booster Entry Burn

Three engines fire to slow the booster during atmospheric entry.

T+06:10

Second Stage Burn

Second stage engine continues burning toward the target orbit.

T+08:00

Booster Landing Burn

Single center engine fires to decelerate for landing.

T+08:00

SECO-1

Second Engine Cutoff: parking orbit achieved.

T+08:10

Booster Touchdown

Booster lands on the recovery platform (e.g., a drone ship).

T+08:10

Coasting

Vehicle coasts in orbit before deployment or further burns.

T+12:00

Crew Dragon Separation (typical)

Crew Dragon separates from the second stage (typical timing).

T+32:00

GTO Deployment (typical)

After coasting and a restart (SES-2), payload deploys (typical timing).

T+15:00–T+60:00

Starlink Deployment Window (typical)

Deployment timing varies by mission; this is a typical window.

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