TBD Mission ID: 7d77bd89-af23-4a5a-b632-de0034003a64

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Rivada 8

24 satellites for Rivada's internet constellation.

Mission Profile

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Launch Date

Jun 30

2026

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Time

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Rocket

Falcon 9

Block 5

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Site

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Orbit

Polar Orbit

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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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Rivada 8

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Mission Payload

24 satellites for Rivada's internet constellation.

Spacecraft Falcon 9 Block 5

Mass

Payload Manifest

Coming soon...