Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 8)

Slip history

No changes since we started tracking on Sat 10 Oct 2026, 10:32 UTC.

1. Sun 16 Aug 2026, 02:19 UTCLL2 update

   Launch success, all satellites successfully deployed.

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2. Sun 16 Aug 2026, 01:12 UTCLL2 update

   Liftoff.

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3. Sun 16 Aug 2026, 00:57 UTCLL2 update

   Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started

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4. Sun 16 Aug 2026, 00:56 UTCLL2 update

   Tweaked T-0.

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5. Sat 15 Aug 2026, 16:40 UTCLL2 update

   Updated launch weather, 90% GO.

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6. Fri 7 Aug 2026, 17:16 UTCLL2 update

   Rescheduled for August 16 UTC.

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7. Mon 3 Aug 2026, 14:41 UTCLL2 update

   Tweaked T-0.

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8. Mon 3 Aug 2026, 14:04 UTCLL2 update

   NET August 16 UTC, TBC.

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Mission

Globalstar 2-R Mission 1 (x 8) on Falcon 9 Block 5 from Space Launch Complex 40. Launch time, status and recorded date changes from Launch Library 2.

The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital real time voice, data and fax services via its Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation. The constellation operates in a 1410 km orbit inclined at 52 degrees. In early 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new 2nd generation refresh satellites to replenish the existing constellation. Rocket Lab is sub-contracted to build the satellites' buses and the launch dispensers.

Mission type

Communications

Orbit

Low Earth Orbit

Launch timeline

Times are relative to liftoff.

1. T-38 minSun 16 Aug, 02:34 CEST

   GO for Prop Load

   Launch director verifies go for propellant load

2. T-35 minSun 16 Aug, 02:37 CEST

   Prop Load

   Start of propelland loading

3. T-35 minSun 16 Aug, 02:37 CEST

   Stage 1 LOX Load

   Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage

4. T-16 minSun 16 Aug, 02:56 CEST

   Stage 2 LOX Load

   Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage

5. T-7 minSun 16 Aug, 03:05 CEST

   Engine Chill

   Start of engine chilling

6. T-1 minSun 16 Aug, 03:11 CEST

   Tank Press

   Fuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels

7. T-1 minSun 16 Aug, 03:11 CEST

   Startup

   The onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks

8. T-45 sSun 16 Aug, 03:11 CEST

   GO for Launch

   Launch director verifies go for launch

9. T-3 sSun 16 Aug, 03:12 CEST

   Ignition

   Start of the engine ignition sequence

10. T-0Sun 16 Aug, 03:12 CEST

    Liftoff

    First upwards movement of the rocket

11. T+1 min 6 sSun 16 Aug, 03:13 CEST

    Max-Q

    Maximum dynamic pressure

12. T+2 min 12 sSun 16 Aug, 03:14 CEST

    MECO

    Cut-off of the main engine

13. T+2 min 15 sSun 16 Aug, 03:14 CEST

    Stage 2 Separation

    Separation of the second stage from the first

14. T+2 min 17 sSun 16 Aug, 03:14 CEST

    SES-1

    First start of the second engine

15. T+2 min 20 sSun 16 Aug, 03:14 CEST

    Stage 1 Flip

    Flip maneuver of the first stage

16. T+2 min 29 sSun 16 Aug, 03:14 CEST

    Booster Boostback Burn Startup

    Start of the booster boostback burn

17. T+2 min 58 sSun 16 Aug, 03:15 CEST

    Fairing Separation

    Separation of the payload fairing

18. T+3 min 24 sSun 16 Aug, 03:15 CEST

    Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown

    End of the booster boostback burn

19. T+6 min 14 sSun 16 Aug, 03:18 CEST

    Entry Burn Startup

    Start of the atmospheric entry burn

20. T+6 min 31 sSun 16 Aug, 03:18 CEST

    Entry Burn Shutdown

    End of the atmospheric entry burn

21. T+7 min 30 sSun 16 Aug, 03:19 CEST

    Stage 1 Landing Burn

    Start of the first stage landing burn

22. T+7 min 54 sSun 16 Aug, 03:20 CEST

    Stage 1 Landing

    Landing of the first stage

23. T+8 min 20 sSun 16 Aug, 03:20 CEST

    SECO-1

    First cut-off of the second engine

24. T+52 min 14 sSun 16 Aug, 04:04 CEST

    SES-2

    Second start of the second engine

25. T+52 min 26 sSun 16 Aug, 04:04 CEST

    SECO-2

    Second cut-off of the second engine

26. T+56 min 29 sSun 16 Aug, 04:08 CEST

    Payload Deployment Sequence Start

    Start of the payload deployment sequence

27. T+1 h 2 min 42 sSun 16 Aug, 04:14 CEST

    Payload Deployment Sequence End

    End of the payload deployment sequence.

Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 40

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA (US)

Coordinates: 28.56194122, -80.57735736