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Thuraya 4-NGS

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 4, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 4, 2025 · 01:27 UTCLaunch 2025-001Launch no. 6,849 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 4, 2025, 01:27
Launch designation
2025-001
Mission
Thuraya 4-NGS
Flight name
Thuraya-4-NGS
Vehicle flight ID
415/B1073.20 F419

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thuraya 4-NGS2025-001ANORAD 62483Space42 PlcCommunications5,000 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.