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BlueBird 1-1

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 12, 2024, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 12, 2024 · 08:52 UTCLaunch 2024-163Launch no. 6,753 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 12, 2024, 08:52
Launch designation
2024-163
Mission
BlueBird 1-1
Vehicle flight ID
377/B1078.13 F374

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
7.5 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SpaceMobile-0032024-163ANORAD 61045Avellan Space Technology and ScienceCommunications1,500 kgIn orbit
SpaceMobile-0052024-163BNORAD 61046Avellan Space Technology and ScienceCommunications1,500 kgIn orbit
SpaceMobile-0012024-163CNORAD 61047Avellan Space Technology and ScienceCommunications1,500 kgIn orbit
SpaceMobile-0022024-163DNORAD 61048Avellan Space Technology and ScienceCommunications1,500 kgIn orbit
SpaceMobile-0042024-163ENORAD 61049Avellan Space Technology and ScienceCommunications1,500 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.