Falcon 9 · SICRAL 3B
Exact time not announced yet · Unknown Pad, CCSFS
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Where to watch this one
| SPOT | VIEW | LOOK | PEAK HEIGHT | TO PAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jetty Park | Time TBD | east | 47° | 5 mi |
| Space View Park | Time TBD | east-southeast | 32° | 20 mi |
| Playalinda Beach | Time TBD | east-southeast | 38° | 15 mi |
| Cocoa Beach Pier | Time TBD | east | 44° | 7 mi |
| Melbourne Beach | Time TBD | northeast | 38° | 27 mi |
Estimates use a typical ascent profile and the time of day, not the official trajectory. Clouds, haze and trees will change what you see.
The mission
SICRAL 3A and 3B are next generation communication satellites for the Italian Ministry of Defence, providing UHF and SHF communications services in replacement of SICRAL 2 and adding Ka-band capacities. One of the satellites will provide UHF and SHF band communications, while the other carries a Ka-band payload. These 2 geostationary satellites will provide confidential strategic and tactical communications, to support defense missions both in Italy and abroad, as well as supporting security, public rescue and civil protection services. The new SICRAL 3 system is designed to meet Italian defense communications and interoperability requirements.
Launch provider: SpaceX
Status from Launch Library 2, provider update 213 days ago; our copy refreshed 2 hr ago.