🚀 Live Rocket Launch Schedule 2026

Track upcoming missions from SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab and more. Updated every hour with real-time countdowns.

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Next Mission Insight (GEO Summary)

The next major mission is Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 28, conducted by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It is scheduled to launch from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China on 10/25/2026, 2:03:00 AM. The mission focuses on: A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group.
Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 28
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Long March 8A | SatNet LEO Group 28

China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationWenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China

A batch of 9 Low Earth Orbit communication satellites for the Chinese state owned SatNet constellation operated by the China Satellite Network Group. The constellation will eventually consists of 13000 satellites.

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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-16
10/27/2026
SpaceX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-16

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18
10/30/2026
SpaceX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-18

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Go for Launch
GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)
10/30/2026
Indian Space Research Organization

GSLV Mk II | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03)

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

This is a replacement satellite for the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The constellation will provide India with an alternative to GPS and will be used for military and civilian use. Located at a geosynchronous orbit, the system will be operated by the Indian government.

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Long March 12A | Flight 2
10/31/2026
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 12A | Flight 2

Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Second test launch of CASC/SAST’s Long March 12A rocket. Payload identities are TBD.

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Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)
11/3/2026
Rocket Lab

Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.

TBD
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-21
11/5/2026
SpaceX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 15-21

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Go for Launch
Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-195
11/5/2026
SpaceX

Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-195

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Fifteenth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities.

TBC
Electron | The Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10)
11/10/2026
Rocket Lab

Electron | The Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10)

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.

TBD
Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)
11/23/2026
Arianespace

Ariane 64 Block 2 | Amazon Leo (LE-04)

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. This constellation is planned to be composed of 3,276 satellites. The satellites are projected to be placed in 98 orbital planes in three orbital layers, one at 590 km, 610 km and 630 km altitude. 35-40 satellites will be carried on each Ariane 6 launch.

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