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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-24
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March 17, 2026, 2:42 a.m.
Communications
A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
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Mar 17, 2026
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-46
Low Earth Orbit Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
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Mar 19, 2026
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-33
Low Earth Orbit Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
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Upcoming Events
Spacecraft Undocking
March 16, 2026
Progress MS-31 Undocking
International Space StationThe Progress MS-31 spacecraft will undock from the Poisk module of the International Space Station. It will then de-orbit and burn up in the atmosphere.
Static Fire
March 16, 2026
Booster 19 Static Fire
Starbase. TexasSpaceX will static fire Super Heavy Booster 19, in preparation for Starship's 12th launch.
Press Event
March 16, 2026
US EVA-94 & 95 Preview News Conference
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EVA
March 18, 2026
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International Space StationNASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams will exit the station’s Quest airlock to prepare the 2A power channel for future installation of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays. Once installed, the array will provide additional power for the orbital laboratory, including critical support of its safe and controlled deorbit.
Kuaizhou 11
8 satellites
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Yaogan 50-02
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