Rocket Launches in the United States (2024)

Payload consists of two satellites for Europe's Galileo navigation system.

Last Update: GO for launch.

A batch of 23 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Last Update: GO for launch.

Note: Name of payload is provisional.Second launch of an ultimately 5 reconnaissance satellites for the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), with 1 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite on this launch.They will be launched to low Earth orbit between 600 and 700 km by 2025, enabling South Korea’s military to observe the nuclear-armed neighbor’s key military facilities every two hours with 30-50 centimeters resolution imagery, according to a 2019 report produced by the Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning.The project is lead by the Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), with input from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Hanwha Systems and Thales Alenia Space.

Updated: Mar 15, 9:30am UTC

WorldView Legion is a constellation of Earth observation satellites built and operated by Maxar. Constellation is planned to consist of 6 satellites in both polar and mid-inclination orbits, providing 30 cm-class resolution.

Last Update: Rescheduled for NET May 1 per marine navigation warnings.

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Last Update: Adding approximate launch window

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

This is the first crewed test flight of Starliner spacecraft. It will carry NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore andSuni Williams to the International Space Station.

Last Update: New launch time.

This is the second launch of RS1 launch vehicle developed and built by ABL Space Systems. Payload onboard is TBD.

Last Update: Launch delayed by pad testing problems.

Payload consists of a single SAR Earth-imaging Acadia satellite, a new generation satellite designed, manufactured, and operated by Capella Space.

Last Update: NET March; moved expected launch site.

Fourth flight of the Firefly Alpha small sat launcher, carrying its first payload for NASA.

Last Update: NET March 2024.

EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) is a joint mission of ESA and JAXA. The main goal of the mission is the observation and characterization of clouds and aerosols as well as measuring the reflected solar radiation and the infrared radiation emitted from Earth's surface and atmosphere.

Last Update: NET May 2024.

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Last Update: Reverting back to April TBD with relevant marine navigation warnings and NOTAMs cancelled.

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Updated: Apr 27, 10:30am UTC