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Starship | Superbird-9
Starship is set to launch Starship | Superbird-9 on Wed, Jun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
To Be DeterminedSpaceX
Liftoff inNET Jun 2027
NET Wed, Jun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
StarshipVehicle
SpaceXProvider
Launch Complex 39A Starship PadPad
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USALocation
CommunicationsMission type
Geosynchronous Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Starship to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative Starship ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Superbird-9
Superbird-9 is a high throughput communication satellite. It is designed to deliver broadcast and broadband missions in Ku band primarily over Japan and Eastern Asia, in response to mobility and broadband demands.
Around this launch
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Good to know
Frequently asked
What time does Starship | Superbird-9 launch?
Starship | Superbird-9 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Starship | Superbird-9?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Starship | Superbird-9?
Starship | Superbird-9 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Starship.
Where does Starship | Superbird-9 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 39A Starship Pad, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.