Falcon 9 Block 5 | Thuraya 4-NGS

Liftoff Time	January 04, 2025 – 01:27 UTC January 03, 2025 – 20:27 EST
Mission Name	Thuraya 4-NGS
Launch Provider (What rocket company is launching it?)	SpaceX
Customer (Who’s paying for this?)	Yahsat
Rocket	Falcon 9 B1073-20; 46.29-day turnaround
Launch Location	Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
Payload mass	5,000 kg (11,000 lb)
Where are the satellites going?	Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Where will the first stage land?	B1073 will be recovered on A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASoG) Tug: Signet Warhorse I; Support: Doug
Will they be attempting to recover the fairings?	The fairing halves will be recovered from the water by Doug
This will be the	– 418th Falcon 9 launch – 1st Falcon 9 launch in 2025 – 345th Falcon 9 launch with a flight-proven stage – 225th SpaceX launch from SLC-40 – 435th SpaceX mission – 440th SpaceX launch – 1st SpaceX launch of 2025 – 311th Falcon booster landing success on a drone ship – 403rd landing attempt of a Falcon booster – 391st landing success of a Falcon booster

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SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket carrying the Thuraya 4-NGS communication satellite into orbit. This latest launch marks another milestone for SpaceX as they continue to revolutionize the space industry with their reusable rocket technology.

The Falcon 9 Block 5 is the most advanced version of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, featuring upgraded engines and other improvements to increase performance and reliability. This launch demonstrates the continued success of the Falcon 9 as a reliable and cost-effective option for satellite launches.

The Thuraya 4-NGS satellite will provide enhanced communication services to customers in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. With its advanced technology and capabilities, the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite will bring improved connectivity and coverage to users in remote and underserved areas.

Overall, the successful launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5 carrying the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite is a testament to SpaceX’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the space industry. We look forward to seeing the continued successes of SpaceX and the positive impact of the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite on communication services around the world.

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