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August 15, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 Globalstar 2-R Mission 1

Launched: 9:12 PM
Launch site: Space Launch Complex (SLC) 40, Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Booster: B1090, 14th flight

Payload: 9 satellites at 4,500 kg    Manufacturer: MDA & Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab was sub-contracted to build the satellites' buses and the launch dispensers.
Operator: Globalstar

The Globalstar global mobile communications network offers global, digital, real-time voice, data, and fax via a constellation of mini-satellites.
In 2022, Globalstar contracted with MDA for the construction of 17 new 2nd generation satellites to replenish the existing constellation.
Viewing Site: Merritt Island, FL
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BOOSTER RETURN



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VIDEOS

Launch Cam 3

Stationary Cam 1
Tracking Cam 2

Stationary Close Cam 3
Stationary Wide Cam 4

Jelly Cam 2
Jelly Closeup Cam 1


BOOSTER RETURN

Booster Return Cam 2
Booster Return Cam 1


TIMELAPSE

GP13H1KS




Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Booster recovery: Landing Zone 40
Fairing recovery: Bob/Doug


Stats:

Falcon 9:
679th Mission, 96th Mission of 2026
SpaceX:
709th Mission, 99th Mission of 2026
2026:
193rd Orbital Launch Attempt






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