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The latest launches from around the globe and how they turned out.

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Kinetica 2

SpaceSail Polar Group #17

CAS Space
  • When: Tue Nov 3, 2026 路 00:15 UTC
  • Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Polar Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

CAS Space's Kinetica 2 successfully launched SpaceSail Polar Group #17 from Launch Area 140 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for a polar orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 256 worldwide in 2026.

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Electron

The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)

Rocket Lab
  • When: Mon Nov 2, 2026 路 16:41 UTC
  • Where: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

Rocket Lab's Electron successfully launched The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 255 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Starlink Group 15-18

SpaceX
  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026 路 04:04 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-18 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 254 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.

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GSLV Mk. II

IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)

Indian Space Research Organization
  • When: Fri Oct 30, 2026 路 18:21 UTC
  • Where: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
  • Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit
  • Mission type: Navigation

Indian Space Research Organization's GSLV Mk. II successfully launched IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, bound for a geostationary transfer orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 253 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Starlink Group 15-16

SpaceX
  • When: Tue Oct 27, 2026 路 07:25 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-16 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 252 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.

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Long March 8A

SatNet LEO Group 28

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Sun Oct 25, 2026 路 02:03 UTC
  • Where: Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 8A successfully launched SatNet LEO Group 28 from Commercial LC-1 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 251 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Starlink Group 15-15

SpaceX
  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026 路 22:48 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-15 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 250 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.

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Long March 4B

Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026 路 19:25 UTC
  • Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 4B successfully launched Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21 from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 249 worldwide in 2026.

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Long March 6A

Yaogan 50-03

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026 路 10:15 UTC
  • Where: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 6A successfully launched Yaogan 50-03 from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 248 worldwide in 2026.

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Electron

We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360)

Rocket Lab
  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026 路 07:11 UTC
  • Where: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

Rocket Lab's Electron successfully launched We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, bound for a sun-synchronous orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 247 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: HawkEye 360.

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Ceres-1S

Xiguang-4 01

Galactic Energy
  • When: Wed Oct 21, 2026 路 03:39 UTC
  • Where: Haiyang Oriental Spaceport
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

Galactic Energy's Ceres-1S successfully launched Xiguang-4 01 from Rizhao offshore launch location at Haiyang Oriental Spaceport, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 246 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)

SpaceX
  • When: Tue Oct 20, 2026 路 11:04 UTC
  • Where: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Dedicated Rideshare

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 245 worldwide in 2026.

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H3-24

Martian Moons eXploration (MMX)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • When: Mon Oct 19, 2026 路 19:41 UTC
  • Where: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
  • Orbit: Mars Orbit
  • Mission type: Planetary Science

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's H3-24 successfully launched Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, bound for mars Orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 244 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

USSF-481

SpaceX
  • When: Fri Oct 16, 2026 路 00:01 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Polar Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched USSF-481 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for a polar orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 243 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: United States Space Force.

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Zhuque-2E Block 2

10 satellites

LandSpace
  • When: Wed Oct 14, 2026 路 11:40 UTC
  • Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Mission type: Technology

LandSpace's Zhuque-2E Block 2 successfully launched 10 satellites from Launch Area 96A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for a sun-synchronous orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 242 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35

SpaceX
  • When: Tue Oct 13, 2026 路 10:33 UTC
  • Where: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Resupply

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 241 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Program: Commercial Resupply Services, International Space Station.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Starlink Group 15-25

SpaceX
  • When: Tue Oct 13, 2026 路 00:28 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-25 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 240 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A

SpaceX
  • When: Sat Oct 10, 2026 路 07:39 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Polar Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for a polar orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 239 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Space Development Agency.

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Long March 12

SatNet LEO Group 27

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Fri Oct 9, 2026 路 19:27 UTC
  • Where: Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 12 successfully launched SatNet LEO Group 27 from Commercial LC-2 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 238 worldwide in 2026.

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KSLV-2 Nuri

NeonSat-2 to 6

Korea Aerospace Research Institute
  • When: Wed Oct 7, 2026 路 03:25 UTC
  • Where: Naro Space Center, South Korea
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

Korea Aerospace Research Institute's KSLV-2 Nuri successfully launched NeonSat-2 to 6 from LC-2 at Naro Space Center, South Korea, bound for a sun-synchronous orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 237 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon Heavy

NROL-97

SpaceX
  • When: Fri Oct 2, 2026 路 03:54 UTC
  • Where: Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy successfully launched NROL-97 from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. It was orbital launch attempt number 236 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: National Reconnaissance Office.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)

SpaceX
  • When: Thu Oct 1, 2026 路 18:32 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Mission type: Dedicated Rideshare

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for a sun-synchronous orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 235 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Crew-13

SpaceX
  • When: Thu Oct 1, 2026 路 15:10 UTC
  • Where: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Human Exploration

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Crew-13 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 234 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Canadian Space Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Program: Commercial Crew Program, International Space Station.

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Starship V3

Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14)

SpaceX
  • When: Mon Sep 28, 2026 路 12:48 UTC
  • Where: SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Starship V3 successfully launched Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) from Orbital Launch Pad 2 at SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 233 worldwide in 2026. Program: SpaceX Starship, Starlink.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

USSF-385

SpaceX
  • When: Sat Sep 26, 2026 路 14:00 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched USSF-385 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 232 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: United States Space Force.

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Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13)

Rocket Lab
  • When: Sat Sep 26, 2026 路 00:39 UTC
  • Where: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

Rocket Lab's Electron successfully launched Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 231 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Synspective.

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Long March 6A

Yaogan 40 Group 04

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Thu Sep 24, 2026 路 08:46 UTC
  • Where: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Polar Orbit
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 6A successfully launched Yaogan 40 Group 04 from Launch Complex 9A at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for a polar orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 230 worldwide in 2026.

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Long March 8A

SatNet LEO Group 26

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • When: Wed Sep 23, 2026 路 13:32 UTC
  • Where: Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's Long March 8A successfully launched SatNet LEO Group 26 from Commercial LC-1 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 229 worldwide in 2026.

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Kinetica 1

9 satellites

CAS Space
  • When: Sun Sep 20, 2026 路 04:03 UTC
  • Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
  • Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
  • Mission type: Earth Science

CAS Space's Kinetica 1 successfully launched 9 satellites from Launch Area 130 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for a sun-synchronous orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 228 worldwide in 2026.

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Falcon 9 Block 5

Starlink Group 15-27

SpaceX
  • When: Sun Sep 20, 2026 路 01:47 UTC
  • Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-27 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 227 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.