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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 launched on Sat, May 20, 2023, 01:16 PM UTC — a SpaceX mission.
Launch SuccessfulSpaceX
Lifted offNET May 2023
NET Sat, May 20, 2023, 01:16 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Space Launch Complex 4EPad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
OneWebProgram
CommunicationsMission type
Polar OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Polar Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19
5 spare satellites for the Iridium NEXT constellation and 16 satellites for the OneWeb constellation (15 of current generation and 1 demonstration satellite for the next generation) on a share-ride.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 is scheduled to lift off Sat, May 20, 2023, 01:16 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Iridium-9 & OneWeb 19 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.