19.10.2025
Looking ahead on the Eastern Range schedule, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will lift two Airbus-developed satellites into orbit on the SpainSat NG-II mission. That nighttime launch window will last nearly four hours, opening at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, and extending until 1:19 a.m. Thursday.
For the latest news and launch schedule from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Quelle: Florida Today
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Update: 24.10.2025
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Recap of the SpainSat NG-II SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Thursday night
Launch recap: Scroll down to read live updates from the SpainSat NG-II mission, which launched atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Original story: After a delay from Wednesday, SpaceX is aiming to launch the SpainSat NG-II mission tonight from Florida.
A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the second in a pair of SpainSat NG satellites, with launch planned for no earlier than 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Backup launch opportunities exist until 1:30 a.m. Oct. 24.
SpaceX did not provide a reason for the delay from Wednesday night.
The liftoff weather at Cape Canaveral is predicted to be 95% favorable by the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron.
After liftoff, the rocket will travel on a due-east trajectory.
SpainSat NG-II consists of the second of a pair of satellites that provide X-band and military Ka-band communications for European government and military users. This marks the second launch in the series, with the initial launch of SpainSat NG-1 having taken place in January.
Airbus and Thales Alenia Space manufacture the satellites in partnership with Hisdesat and ESA. The new satellites are designed to last 15 years.
No sonic booms will occur in Brevard County, as this Falcon 9 booster will be expended—its extra power is needed for the mission’s orbit. This will be the booster's 22nd and final flight.
SpaceX launch update: SpainSat NG-II deployed into orbit
Update 10:04 p.m.: SpaceX has confirmed the satellite has been deployed into orbit.
SpainSat NG-II update
Update 9:38 p.m.: SpaceX has confirmed a 'nominal orbit insertion'. The second stage is currently carrying the satellite to its intended orbit.
Liftoff!
Update 9:30 p.m.: SpaceX has just launched the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SpainSat NG-II satellite from Cape Canaveral SLC-40!
Five minutes until tonight's SpaceX liftoff!
Update 9:25 p.m.: T-5 minutes. The fairings protecting the satellite during launch are flying for the 28th and 16th time, according to SpaceX. The fairings will land under parachute and be recovered for reuse.
We are 10 minutes from tonight’s SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch!
Update 9:20 p.m.: T-10 minutes! Head outside if you plan on catching this launch! If you have clear skies, it will be hard to miss the bright rocket rising into the night sky.
Simply look towards the direction South of Kennedy Space Center from your direction.
Quelle: Florida Today