SpaceX, Falcon 9, Starlink 6-81, November 5, 2025
Blue Origin, New Glenn NG-1, Reconsidered
I nearly deleted this from my card when I saw it on the camera. The lens was a 16mm/2.8, I hated the barrel distortion and the overall softness of the shot. Then I looked at it on a laptop, and hmmm, that is actually pretty sharp. You can see the first stage for quite a long way if you look full size.
My other shots from this launch are here: Blue Origin, New Glenn, January 16, 2025.
“Sunny Rain” Forces Blue Origin To Scub New Glenn On Sunday, Next Attempt On Wednesday
Blue Origin called off the highly anticipated first launch of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday afternoon, citing poor weather conditions at Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 36. It was a day when the sun and rain alternated, and sometimes the sun would stay out while it was raining: call it sunny rain. That proved to be unacceptable to the launch team, and a scrub was called just at the end of the launch window, around 4:15 PM ET.
Blue Origin will recycle and reset, planning for the next attempt for a launch on Wednesday afternoon. The window opens at 2:50 PM ET, and extends to 4:17 the same day.
This Launch Had Everything
It’s rare to say that a launch countdown is an adventure, but this one was — it had everything: rain, then sun, then more rain, fishing boats fouling the range, then the fishing boat losing one of two of its motors and having to limp out to a safe area, and finally, once the fishermen were safely north of the exclusion area, a cruise ship ignoring the Notice to Mariners advisory and heading out into the range, temporarily fouling it in their rush to head to sea with thousands of vacationers aboard.
The first part, weather, you could follow with your own eyes if you were watching from close by. The second, boats and ships in the exclusion area, was a drama easily followed on Channel 16 of the marine band. The weather was shifting often as a steady line of storms between Titusville and Daytona Beach would move south, then drift north. The boat captains were generally cooperative and jocular. The cruise ship? Silent on the channels we were monitoring.
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville
Crowds were heavy, with Jetty Park and Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral reaching capacity despite the weather. The beaches were lined with spectators as well, with everyone looking forward to the sight of the 322-foot rocket lumbering skyward. It was not to be on this day, but few grumbles were heard from anyone.
At A Glance
Countdown to Window Open
T–00:00:00
Opens: Nov 12, 2025, 2:50 PM
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission | New Glenn | EscaPADE Go for Launch! |
| Window Opens | Wednesday, 11/12/2025 2:50:00 PM |
| Window Closes | Wednesday, 11/12/2025 4:17:00 PM |
| Organization | Blue Origin |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | New Glenn |
| Pad | Launch Complex 36A |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Destination | Mars Orbit |
| Mission Description | Second flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle carrying the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE), a dual-spacecraft mission from University of California, Berkeley to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars. The spacecrafts' scientific goals are to understand the processes controlling the structure of Mars' hybrid magnetosphere and how it guides ion flows; understand how energy and momentum are transported from the solar wind through Mars' magnetosphere; and understand the processes controlling the flow of energy and matter into and out of the collisional atmosphere. |
As of …
Weather
The 45th Weather Squadron has released their L-2 forecast for New Glenn's second launch attempt:
The offshore landing area remains an area of concern and may yet affect the second launch attempt. We'll see. The 45th will issue another Launch Mission Execution Forecast tomorrow.
Blue Origin Planning Second New Glenn Launch Today
Blue Origin has raised New Glenn to its vertical launch position at LC-36A, with the 322-foot-tall set to liftoff this afternoon between 2:45 PM and 5:11 PM ET. Weather may be a concern, with acceptable conditions expected to fade as the afternoon progresses.
After booster separation, Blue Origin will attempt to land the GS-1 New Glenn first stage on Jacklyn, its automated droneship.
At A Glance
| Organization | Blue Origin |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | New Glenn |
| Pad | Launch Complex 36A |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Sunday, 11 / 09 / 2025 2:45 PM |
| Window Closes | Sunday, 11 / 09 / 2025 5:11 PM |
| Destination | Mars Orbit |
| Mission Description | Second flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn carrying NASA’s EscaPADE dual-spacecraft mission (UC Berkeley) to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars and the energy/momentum flow through Mars’ hybrid magnetosphere. |
| Watch Live | Blue Origin Official Stream (YouTube) | Mission Page |
As of 7:34 PM Saturday November 8, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult BlueOrigin.com for updates.
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville
Weather
The 45th Weather Squadron of Space Launch Delta 45 has released their latest weather forecast for tomorrow’s launch window: 65->55% GO.
An interesting area of concern is noted by the 45th: solar activity. Currently, NOAA forecasters expect moderate geomagnetic storms for the next seventy-two hours as additional Coronal Mass Ejections brush or strike Earth’s magnetic field, due to activity traced to active sunspot 4274.
Fortunately, the concern is rated low to moderate, so it’s worth keeping the corner of your eye on it.
Trajectory
Neither Blue Origin or NASA have provided any specific numbers, but the launch trajectory is expected to be ~28.5° — due east.
Payload
ESCAPADE is a pair of small, matching Mars probes built by Rocket Lab, with each carrying compact instruments to sample magnetic fields and charged particles around the planet. The sensor suite includes a magnetometer provided by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and lightweight plasma instruments developed with university collaborators, sized for a dual-spacecraft flight.
Their job is to observe how the solar wind interacts with Mars’ patchy crustal magnetism and how that interaction helps strip the upper atmosphere. By flying in coordinated orbits, the two spacecraft can compare conditions at different points at nearly the same time, building a time-varying picture of Mars’ magnetosphere and ionosphere that a single probe would miss.
The mission is led and operated by the Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, which will command the spacecraft and manage science operations. Rocket Lab built and integrated the vehicles; Blue Origin provides launch services for the ride off Earth, with additional contributions from partners including NASA Goddard and industry and academic teams.
Launch Viewing: In Person
LC-36A is clearly visible all the way down Cocoa beach, the closest being the pier at Jetty Park. Also close to SLC-36 is The Banana River Bridge. This will be a relatively big launch, and if you plan to go to one of the more popular spots, go early.
| Spot | Approx. Distance | Sightline | Amenities | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetty Park Beach & Pier (Cape Canaveral) | ≈8–10 mi | Clear ocean horizon; pad slightly south of due-east line | Parking (fee), restrooms, concessions | Fills early on major launches; allow extra time for port traffic. |
| SR-401 Observation Turnouts (Port Canaveral North Side) | ≈7–9 mi | Low coastal view across Canaveral harbor | Limited shoulder parking; no facilities | Arrive early; obey posted signs; bring water and sun protection. |
| Cherie Down Park (Cape Canaveral) | ≈9–11 mi | Beachline view; ascent over the ocean | Parking, restrooms, beach access | Neighborhood streets can clog; respect residential parking rules. |
| Cocoa Beach Pier | ≈11–13 mi | Open Atlantic horizon with pier foreground | Food, restrooms, paid parking | Good for photo framing; crowds vary by season and event size. |
| Alan Shepard Park (Cocoa Beach) | ≈12–14 mi | Broad shoreline horizon | Parking (often paid), restrooms, beach access | Arrive early on weekends; check for lot closures during events. |
| Lori Wilson Park (Cocoa Beach) | ≈13–15 mi | Unobstructed shoreline view | Parking, restrooms, boardwalks | Shade helps during long holds; wildlife area nearby. |
| SR-528/520 Causeway Pull-offs (Banana River) | ≈13–17 mi | Low river-level sightline; wide eastern sky | No facilities | Use only legal shoulder areas; stay well off traffic lanes. |
| The Space Bar — Courtyard Titusville | ≈12–16 mi | Farther angle but elevated rooftop view | Food & beverage, restrooms | Reservations may be required for big launches. |
If possible, watch one of the YouTube streams for the latest/greatest information. Things change pretty fast as the countdown heads towards zero, and Will Robinson-Smith on Spaceflight Now or the announcers on Blue Origin’s live stream will keep you up to date.
Remember that there is a delay between a launch stream and the actual countdown clock. That is simply because of physics: it takes time for the signal to travel from the launch site, through the Internet, and back down to your phone, resulting in a five to fifteen-second delay.
The Next Spaceflight mission page is an excellent resource to follow the countdown.
Launch Viewing: Online
| Streaming Source | Availability |
|---|---|
| Blue Origin YouTube (Official) | Typically ~30 minutes before liftoff |
| Blue Origin — Mission/Live Page | Updates + embedded stream when live |
| NASA Live (if simulcast) | TBD; often ~30–60 minutes prior |
| Spaceflight Now | About one hour prior to liftoff |
| NASASpaceflight | Live coverage one hour prior to launch |
| NextSpaceflight — Launch Page | Comprehensive launch info |
Commercial Space Launches Restricted to Night Hours Under New FAA Order
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order restricting commercial space launches and reentries to overnight hours only, a move that will significantly impact operations here on the Eastern Range.
Effective November 10, 2025, the FAA will prohibit commercial spaceflight activity between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. local time, citing air traffic controller staffing shortages and growing concerns about strain on the National Airspace System (NAS).
The decision is part of a broader set of temporary limitations designed to reduce pressure on the country’s aviation infrastructure during the federal shutdown.
Section IV.b. — Prohibition on Commercial Space Launches and Reentries During Peak Hours
“Accordingly, with respect to commercial space launches and reentries, under the authority provided to the FAA Administrator by 49 U.S.C. §§ 40103, 40113, and 46105(c), and authority delegated to the FAA Administrator under 51 U.S.C. § 50909(a), it is hereby ordered that, beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST on November 10, 2025, and until this Order is cancelled, commercial space launches and reentries will only be permitted between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time.”
— FAA Emergency Order, November 6, 2025
Immediate Impact On The Cape
The FAA’s emergency order may impact several upcoming missions. That depends on the mission’s classification—whether it is purely commercial in nature or conducted under federal contract on behalf of a federal agency. Here are our unconfirmed educated guesses:
ViaSat-3, a commercial communications satellite operated by ViaSat Inc. and launched by ULA aboard Atlas V, is clearly affected. As a fully commercial mission, it falls under the FAA’s order and cannot be launched between 6 am and 10 pm without a waiver. Any future ViaSat launches will need to comply with the restricted launch window until the order is lifted.
ViaSat-3 has no launch date as of the time of this writing after two scrubs in the past two days.
NG-2 ESCAPADE, the NASA science mission destined for Mars, is launching aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn as soon as Sunday afternoon. As a federally funded deep space mission on a contracted launch on a commercial rocket, ESCAPADE will likely be granted priority treatment and probably would not be subject to the commercial launch restriction should the launch get delayed from its current planned launch on Sunday afternoon.
Northrop Grumman’s NG-2 mission occupies a more complex position. It is part of NASA’s Commercial Resupply program to ISS,. While the launch vehicle is commercial, the mission itself is flown under a NASA contract. That government link will probably allow it to proceed during restricted hours.
Starlink flights are directly impacted. SpaceX launches these missions for its own broadband satellite constellation and are entirely commercial in nature. As such, they must be scheduled during the FAA’s permitted overnight launch window unless an exception is granted. SpaceX has already been mostly launching Starlink at night, so the limitation may affect them less than one might think. Project Kuiper, the same: it is a commercial enterprise flying on a commercially contracted mission. That means overnight until further notice.
The Emergency Order
You can download the PDF version of the order below, or here at the FAA website.
Blue Origin Announces Launch Date For New Glenn NG-2
Blue Origin has officially announced the launch date and time window for its second New Glenn mission, NG‑2. It is now officially scheduled to lift off no earlier than Sunday, November 9, 2025, from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch window opens at 2:45 PM ET and closes at 5:11 PM ET (19:45–22:11 UTC).
An Early Look At The Weather For Sunday November 9th
Weather might pose a problem on Sunday, as there is a ~40-50% chance of rain in the forecast. Monday the 10th looks to be the beginning of a cold spell for the Space Coast, as winds will shift to the northwest as a frigid air mass approaches the area. Veteran’s Day will bring a winter-like high of 62ºF, with northerly winds ranging from 10-20 MPH. While none of that is any sort of Launch Mission Execution Forecast, it’s reason able to expect the 45th Weather Squadron to come out with something less than an ideal forecast for this flight.
In Brief
| Organization | Blue Origin |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | New Glenn |
| Pad | Launch Complex 36A |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Sunday, 11 / 09 / 2025 2:45 PM |
| Window Closes | Sunday, 11 / 09 / 2025 5:11 PM |
| Destination | Mars Orbit |
| Mission Description | Maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn carrying NASA’s twin Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (EscaPADE) to study ion and sputtered escape from Mars and the processes that shape the planet’s hybrid magnetosphere and energy/momentum transport from the solar wind. |
As of 10:16 AM Thursday November 6, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult BlueOrigin.com for updates.
If you are interested in a relatively close view of the launch, Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center is offering viewing opportunities from the LC-39 Gantry for Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch this weekend. Tickets are $99 plus the usual entrance and parking fees.
Mission Overview
The NG‑2 mission will carry the Rocket Lab-built ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft — a pair of identical satellites bound for Mars. Also aboard is a technology demonstration payload for Viasat, part of NASA’s Communications Services Project.
The New Glenn rocket’s first stage will attempt recovery via landing on the offshore ship Jacklyn, while the upper stage delivers the payload to its Mars-bound trajectory. Jacklyn left Port Canaveral overnight, and is now steaming towards its planned downrange position to await GS-1, New Glenn’s booster.
While Blue Origin has maintained that a successful booster landing remains a tertiary goal for the mission, it is still an important one for the company: recovering the first stage sets the table for refurbishment and reflight, a key part of the economics of the New Glenn program. Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp commented yesterday on social media on the landing attempt, saying, “What if we don’t stick the landing? That’s ok. We’ve got several more New Glenn boosters already in production.”
The first two goals are obvious: a successful ascent to orbit for the 320 ft (98 m) tall rocket flying for the second time. Following that, a successful payload deployment for NASA and ViaSat, Blue Origin’s customers for NG-2.
Stay Tuned
As always, lots of things can and probably will change prior to Sunday in regards to the mission.
SpaceX Launches Starlink 6-81, ULA Scrubs ViaSat 3
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville
On a rare night when two different companies were set to launch hours apart from adjacent launch pads, SpaceX launched Starlink 6-81 from Space Launch Complex 40 at 8:31 pm ET. Falcon 9 flew on a southeasterly trajectory, and completed a trouble-free mission that saw the company deploy another 29 Starlink satellites into the megaconstellation now in low Earth Orbit.
Next up was United Launch Alliance, with the venerable Atlas V on the pad at Space Launch Complex 41. It was set to lift off at 10:24 pm ET, but it was not to be. Everything looked fine until it didn’t, and despite the effort of ULA engineers to solve an issue with a sticky valve, the launch was “Scrubbed […] due to an issue encountered while cycling the booster liquid oxygen tank vent valve during final checkouts.”
ULA added in a statement to the press that “The team will require additional time for troubleshooting and is setting up for a 24-hour recycle.
“The launch is now planned for Thursday Nov. 6th at 10:16 p.m. ET at the opening of a 44-minute window.”
SpaceX Payload
Tonight’s payload for Falcon 9 was 29 Starlink satellites that will now join the other Starlink satellites from Group 6 in the Starlink constellation.
That array of satellites provides Internet connectivity globally to over seven million customers in over 125 countries and territories, spanning all seven continents.
SpaceX Launch Replay
Next Launch
| Organization | United Launch Alliance |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | Atlas V 551 |
| Pad | Space Launch Complex 41 |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Thursday, 11 / 06 / 2025 10:16 PM |
| Window Closes | Thursday, 11 / 06 / 2025 11:00 PM |
| Destination | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission Description | The ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites expected to provide very high service speed and flexibility; each ViaSat-3 class satellite targets >1 Tbps of network capacity and can dynamically direct capacity to where customers are located. |
As of 12:00 AM Thursday November 6, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult ULA.com for updates.
Photo’: Charles Boyer, Talk of Titusville
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville
ULA Plans To Launch Atlas V On Wednesday
United Launch Alliance is set to fly their last commercial payload on an Atlas V (* other than Project Kuiper) this week from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The payload is ViaSat-3 — or VS-3 F2 in ViaSat parlance — is a telecommunications satellite that the company expects to more than double the bandwidth capacity of their entire existing fleet. The launch is currently scheduled for 10:24 PM EST on Wednesday, November 5th.
Spaceport Canaveral Is Quite Busy
SpaceX also has a Starlink launch scheduled for Wednesday, but will likely yield the Eastern Range to ULA for their launch if ULA is ready to proceed. Stay tuned — it sounds like Wednesday will have a rocket launch of some kind, whether it be a Falcon 9 or an Atlas V.
Meanwhile, south of ULA and SpaceX’s launch complexes, Blue Origin continues to prepare New Glenn for its planned launch next week. It’s hard to recall a time when this many different rockets from different companies are all heading to the pad to launch in the space of only a few days.
At A Glance
| Organization | United Launch Alliance |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | Atlas V 551 |
| Pad | Space Launch Complex 41 |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Wednesday, 11 / 05 / 2025 10:24 PM |
| Window Closes | Wednesday, 11 / 05 / 2025 11:08 PM |
| Destination | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission Description | The ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites expected to deliver >1 Tbps of network capacity with flexible, dynamically directed service to where customers are located. |
As of 10:30 AM ET Monday November 3, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult ULA for updates.
Weather
The 45th Weather Squadron of Space Launch Delta 45 has released their official Launch Mission Execution Forecast: 95% GO throughout the launch window:
Trajectory
The target orbit for the ViaSat-3 mission is believed to be ~11,700 × 23,600 km, with an inclination of ~6.0 °. After payload separation, the satellite will move to its final operational position in a sun-synchronous orbit under its own power.
Launch Viewing: In Person
Given that this is a launch from Cape Canaveral’s SLC-41, Jetty Park, The Banana River Bridge and southern Titusville Parks are your best bets.
Cocoa Beach and the northern Titusville parks will have an excellent view as well.
For official updates regarding launch times, the ULA mission page is the best source of information: ViaSat-3 Launch times change from time to time, and the company generally updates their website within minutes of the decision to change the launch time. This is very handy if none of the streaming options on YouTube have started their broadcasts.
Speaking of streaming, if possible, watch one of the YouTube streams for the latest/greatest information. Things change pretty fast as the countdown heads towards zero, and the dulcet tones of Will Robinson-Smith on Spaceflight Now or the announcers on ULA’s live stream will keep you up to date.
Remember that there is a delay between a launch stream and the actual countdown clock. That is simply because of physics: it takes time for the signal to travel from the launch site, through the Internet, and back down to your phone, resulting in a five to fifteen-second delay.
Next Space Flight an app for iOS and Android phones, has a real-time countdown clock that is accurate to a second, give or take. The app is free. Search the App Store or Google Play. They are also on the web: nextspaceflight.com.
Best Public Viewing Spots for SpaceX Launches from SLC-40 (Cape Canaveral)
| Area | Spot | Distance to SLC-40 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Canaveral | SR-528 Bennett Causeway pull-offs | ~11–12 mi | Free roadside shoulder; arrive early; bring chairs. |
| Port Canaveral | SR-401 / Port waterfront | ~11–13 mi | Free public areas; sightlines toward pads; occasional security closures. Port launch viewing info. |
| Port Canaveral | Jetty Park (pier & beach) | ~12–13 mi | Park fee; restrooms & concessions; popular & crowded. Jetty Park fees/passes. |
| Cape Canaveral (city) | Cherie Down Park | ~13–14 mi | Free public beach access; small parking lot. |
| Cocoa Beach | Cocoa Beach Pier | ~17–20 mi | Public beach; shops & restrooms; tourist crowds. Parking fees (city). |
| Cocoa Beach | Alan Shepard Park | ~18–19 mi | Paid parking; restrooms; easy beach access. Parking fees (city). |
| Cocoa Beach | Lori Wilson Park | ~19–20 mi | Free parking; restrooms & boardwalks; large lot. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Max Brewer Bridge & Parrish Park | ~12–14 mi | Free public area; elevated views; fills quickly. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Space View Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; historical displays; occasional audio feeds. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Rotary Riverfront Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; open river views; moderate parking. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Kennedy Point Park | ~13–15 mi | Free public park; long riverfront; good tripod space. |
| Titusville / US-1 | Space Bar (Rooftop) | ~12–14 mi | Rooftop bar at Courtyard by Marriott with launch views; seating fills quickly. official hours. |
Note: Distances are approximate straight-line measures. Access, hours, fees, security zones, and closures change by mission—verify on launch day.
Launch Viewing Online
Links to streaming sources for the launch are below.
| Streaming Source | Availability |
|---|---|
| Spaceflight Now | One hour prior to liftoff |
| ULA YouTube | One half hour prior to liftoff |
| ULA Mission Page | One half hour prior to liftoff |
SpaceX, Falcon 9, Bandwagon 4, November 2, 2025
When Falcon 9 is on a night launch with RTLS, a gorgeous post-staging nebula is the result.
It is a shimmering, beautiful event in the sky, maybe 50% bigger than a full moon overhead.
SpaceX Launches Bandwagon-4, Booster Returns To Cape
SpaceX launched the Bandwagon-4 mission aboard Falcon 9 this morning in a beautiful launch that flew into mostly cloudy skies. Liftoff was at the first 01:09:59 AM of the night; daylight savings time ended less than an hour after the launch and it was 1am all over again.
At the Booster B1091 put on an incredible display after staging as it turned to return to Landing Zone 2 at Cape Canaveral. Shortly after touching down at the T+07:46 mark, a familiar pair of sonic booms washed over the Space Coast, heralding the return of the booster while Stage 2 continued on to orbit. It and the payload of some eighteen assorted satellites achieved that orbit at T+09:38 after liftoff.
Orbit is estimated to be ~510 × 510 km (± 20 km), at a 45º ±1º mid-inclination Low Earth Orbit.
At 1:28 AM EST, SpaceX confirmed the deployment of all payloads, indicating another successful mission for the company. This was SpaceX’s 585th mission overall, its 145th mission of 2025 and the 558th Falcon 9 mission to date.
Payloads
| Payload Name | Operator/Customer | Description | Integrator |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA ADD (Satellite 1) | Agency for Defense Development (ADD), South Korea | Reconnaissance satellite | KOREA ADD |
| KOREA ADD (Satellite 2) | Agency for Defense Development (ADD), South Korea | Reconnaissance satellite | KOREA ADD |
| Starcloud-1 | Starcloud (part of Vast) | AI satellite testing on-orbit AI capabilities with NVIDIA H100 GPU | Starcloud/Vast |
| Lumen-1 | Vast | Technology demonstration satellite for in-orbit data center operations and edge computing capabilities | Vast |
| Tomorrow-R3 | Tomorrow Companies Inc. (Tomorrow.io) | Weather radar satellite for Earth observation and weather forecasting | Tomorrow Companies Inc. |
| Tomorrow-R4 | Tomorrow Companies Inc. (Tomorrow.io) | Weather radar satellite for Earth observation and weather forecasting | Tomorrow Companies Inc. |
| Orbit Guard #2 | EPIC Aerospace | Technology demonstration satellite for in-orbit inspection/servicing (via CHIMERA OTV) | Exolaunch |
| Fergani-DEMO 1 | Fergani | Technology demonstration satellite | Fergani |
| TAURUS 1 | Türkiye | Picosatellite for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and technology validation | Exolaunch |
| TAURUS 2 | Türkiye | Picosatellite for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and technology validation | Exolaunch |
| TAURUS 3 | Türkiye | Picosatellite for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and technology validation | Exolaunch |
| TAURUS 4 | Türkiye | Picosatellite for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and technology validation | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 1 | Exolaunch Customer (Argentina) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 2 | Exolaunch Customer (Czechia) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 3 | Exolaunch Customer (Finland) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 4 | Exolaunch Customer (Netherlands) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 5 | Exolaunch Customer (United States) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 6 | Exolaunch Customer (International) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
| Unnamed Payload 7 | Exolaunch Customer (International) | Earth observation, IoT, or science/technology demonstration CubeSat | Exolaunch |
Links are included only where publicly available official pages exist; unnamed Exolaunch customers currently have no public payload pages.
Launch Replay
Next Launch
| Organization | United Launch Alliance |
| Location | Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Rocket | Atlas V 551 |
| Pad | Space Launch Complex 41 |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Status Info | Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources. |
| Window Opens | Wednesday, 11 / 05 / 2025 10:24 PM |
| Window Closes | Wednesday, 11 / 05 / 2025 11:08 PM |
| Destination | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission Description | The ViaSat-3 is a series of three Ka-band satellites expected to deliver >1 Tbps of network capacity with flexible, dynamically directed service to where customers are located. |
As of 4:58 PM Sunday November 2, 2025. Launch assignments and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time. Consult ULA for updates.
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