Falcon 9

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Skynet 6A

Skynet 6A

GTO To Be Determined
NET (No Earlier Than)
31 Dec 2027, time TBD
Window open
31 Dec 2027, time TBD
Window close
31 Dec 2027, time TBD
Launch provider
SpaceX · Commercial · USA
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA — Unknown Pad
Mission type
Communications
Last updated
19 Oct 2025, 16:31 UTC

Mission Overview

This rideshare launch window targets Geostationary Transfer Orbit orbit aboard Falcon 9. The mission departs from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Current NET: December 31, 2027. Launch status: To Be Determined. Rideshare slots may be available through providers offering launches to Geostationary Transfer Orbit orbit — compare offers below. Launch service provider: SpaceX.

GTOFalcon 9
Source: Launch Library 2 ↗

Launch services for this mission 2 services

Falcon 9 — Dedicated Launch to LEO SpaceX
Price: $67M per launch Max mass: 22800 kg Lead time: 540 days
Falcon Heavy — Dedicated Launch to GTO / Deep Space SpaceX
Price: $97M per launch Max mass: 26700 kg Lead time: 730 days
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