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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4
Falcon 9 is set to launch Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4 on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
To Be DeterminedSpaceX
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Unknown PadPad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
CommunicationsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Telesat Lightspeed 4
Up to 18 satellites manufactured by MDA for Canadian satellite operator Telesat's Lightspeed constellation.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4 launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | Telesat Lightspeed 4 launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.