| June 1/2 |
Rockot • SERVIS 2 |
Launch
window:
0159 GMT on 2nd (9:59 p.m. EDT on 1st)
Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia
A Eurockot Rockot vehicle will launch the SERVIS 2 satellite for Japan's Institute for Unmanned Space Experiment Free Flyer (USEF) to test commercial off-the-shelf technologies for space applications. Delayed from March. [May 25] |
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| June 3 |
Proton • BADR 5 |
Launch
time:
2200:08 GMT (6:00:08 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
An International Launch Services Proton rocket with a Breeze M upper stage will deploy the BADR 5 telecommunications spacecraft. The satellite will provide direct broadcasting, HDTV programming and interactive services to the Middle East for Arabsat. [May 18] |
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| June 4 |
Falcon 9 • Dragon |
Launch
window: 1500-1900 GMT (11 a.m.-3 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will make its maiden launch on a demonstration mission. The mission will carry the qualification unit for SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which the company plans to fly on resupply missions to the International Space Station. Delayed from Nov. 29, Feb. 9, March 3, March 8, March 22, April 12, May 8, May 11, May 23, May 28 and June 2. [May 28] |
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| June 4/5 |
PSLV • Cartosat 2B |
Launch
time:
0353 GMT on 5th (11:53 p.m. EDT on 4th)
Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will launch the Cartosat 2B remote sensing satellite and multiple secondary payloads. Delayed from May 5. Delayed from May 9 by second stage pressure issue. [April 29] |
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| June 9 |
KSLV 1
• STSAT 2B |
Launch time: TBD
Launch site: Naro Space Center, South Korea
The Korea Space Launch Vehicle 1 will launch on its second flight from a new launch site on the southern tip of Korea. The KSLV 1 rocket uses a Russian liquid-fueled first stage and a Korean solid-fueled upper stage. The payload for this launch was the Science and Technology Satellite 2B (STSAT 2B) demonstration spacecraft. [May 12] |
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| TBD |
Rockot • Gonets |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia
A Russian government Rockot vehicle will launch two spacecraft for the Gonets satellite communications constellation. Delayed from February. [Feb. 16] |
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| June 15 |
Dnepr • Prisma & Picard |
Launch
time: 1442 GMT (10:42 a.m. EDT)
Launch site: Yasny, Russia
An ISC Kosmotras Dnepr rocket will launch the Sweden's Prisma demonstration mission, including two satellites that will rendezvous and fly in formation using new and inexpensive technologies. The French space agency's Picard satellite will also launch to study the sun. Delayed from March 9, April 6, April 13 and June 3. [May 13] |
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| June 15 |
Soyuz • ISS 23S |
Launch
time:
2135 GMT (5:35 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the manned Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft to the International Space Station with members of the next Expedition crew. The capsule will remain at the station for about six months, providing an escape pod for the crew. Delayed from May 30. [May 12] |
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| June 21 |
Dnepr • TanDEM-X |
Launch
time:
0214 GMT on 21st (10:14 p.m. EDT on 20th)
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
An ISC Kosmotras Dnepr rocket will launch the TanDEM-X satellite for the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Astrium. TanDEM-X stands for TerraSAR-X add-on for Digital Elevation Measurement. The satellite will fly in close formation with the TerraSAR-X spacecraft launched in 2007 to gather precise elevation data. Delayed from Oct. 20, December and May. [April 27] |
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| June 23 |
Ariane 5 • Arabsat 5A & COMS 1 |
Launch
time:
2131 GMT (5:31 p.m. EDT)
Launch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana
Arianespace Flight 195 will use an Ariane 5 rocket with a cryogenic upper stage to launch the Arabsat 5A communications satellite to cover the Middle East and Africa and South Korea's COMS 1 satellite to monitor weather, observe oceans and test communications. Delayed from May. [May 28] |
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| June 30 |
Soyuz
• Progress 38P |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the 38th Progress cargo delivery ship to the International Space Station. [May 12] |
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| July 8 |
Minotaur 4 • SBSS |
Launch
window:
0441-0455 GMT (12:41-12:55 a.m. EDT)
Launch site: SLC-8, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
The Air Force Minotaur 4 rocket will launch the first satellite of the Space-Based Surveillance System. SBSS will join a network of ground sensors that track satellites in orbit around Earth. The launch will be the second flight of the Minotaur 4 rocket, which is partially comprised of retired Peacekeeper motors. Delayed from Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and April. [May 27] |
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| July 30 |
Atlas 5 • AEHF 1 |
Launch
window: 1205-1405 GMT (8:05-10:05 a.m. EDT)
Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 (AV-019) rocket will launch the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite. Built by Lockheed Martin, this U.S. military spacecraft will provide highly-secure communications. The rocket will fly in the 531 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, three solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. Delayed from July 2009. [May 27] |
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| Summer |
Zenit 3F • Spektr R |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Zenit rocket will launch the Spektr R radio astronomy observatory. The rocket will use a Fregat upper stage to boost the telescope into a highly elliptical orbit above Earth. Spektr R will work in conjunction with ground telescopes to study a variety of astronomical objects. [March 15] |
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| August |
Proton • Glonass |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Proton rocket will launch a trio of spacecraft for the Glonass satellite navigation constellation. [March 1] |
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| August |
H-2A
• Michibiki |
Launch time: TBD
Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Japanese H-2A rocket will launch the Michibiki navigation satellite. Also called the Quasi-Zenith Satellite, Michibiki will enhance GPS navigation signals in Japanese urban areas and mountainous terrain. The H-2A rocket will fly in the 202 configuration with two large solid rocket boosters and no smaller motors. [April 18] |
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| Summer |
Falcon 9 • Dragon C1 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the first active Dragon spacecraft, called Dragon C1. The mission will demonstrate the capabilities of the Dragon in a four-and-a-half hour test flight. The company is building the Dragon to fly on resupply missions to the International Space Station. Delayed from 2nd Quarter. Delayed from July 21. [May 27] |
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| Sept. 1 |
Minotaur 4 • STP S26 |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Kodiak Island, Alaska
The Air Force Minotaur 4 rocket will launch a group of satellites in a launch opportunity sponsored by the Air Force's Space Test Program. The payloads include the Air Force's STPSat 2 satellite, NASA's FASTSAT (Fast, Affordable, Science and Technology Satellite), two FASTRAC spacecraft from the University of Texas, the Air Force Academy's FalconSat 5 satellite, and NASA's O/OREOS CubeSat mission. Delayed from May 28. Moved up from Sept. 5. [May 24] |
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| Sept. 7 |
Atlas 5 • NROL-41 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-3E, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 (AV-025) rocket will launch a classified spacecraft payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The rocket will fly in the 501 vehicle configuration with a five-meter fairing, no solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. [May 24] |
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| Sept. 8 |
Soyuz
• Progress 39P |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the 39th Progress cargo delivery ship to the International Space Station. Delayed from Aug. 31. [May 12] |
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| September |
Soyuz • Globalstar |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch six second-generation Globalstar mobile communications satellites. The Soyuz rocket will use a Fregat upper stage. Arianespace will oversee the commercial launch. Delayed from July. [Jan. 31] |
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| Sept. 16 |
Shuttle Discovery
• ULF 5 |
Launch
time:
Approx. 1540 GMT (11:40 a.m. EDT)
Launch site: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
STS-133 will be the 36th U.S. mission to the International Space Station. The flight will carry the fourth ExPRESS Logistics Carrier with spare parts for the station. Discovery will also deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM). [May 12] |
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| October |
Minotaur 4 • TacSat 4 |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Kodiak Island, Alaska
The Air Force Minotaur 4 rocket will launch the experimental TacSat 4 demonstration satellite for the military's Operationally Responsive Space office. TacSat 4 will test new satellite communications systems. [March 15] |
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| October |
Minotaur 1 • ORS 1 |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Wallops Island, Va.
The Air Force Minotaur 1 rocket will launch the Operationally Responsive Space 1, or ORS 1, satellite. ORS 1 will support the military's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance needs by hosting an innovative sensor system. [March 15] |
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| Oct. 8 |
Soyuz • ISS 24S |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the manned Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station with members of the next Expedition crew. The capsule will remain at the station for about six months, providing an escape pod for the crew. Delayed from Sept. 30. [May 12] |
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| 4th Quarter |
Soyuz • HYLAS |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Kourou, French Guiana
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch on its first mission from the Guiana Space Center in South America. The payload for this flight is the HYLAS communications satellite for Avanti Communications of the United Kingdom. The Soyuz 2-1a rocket will use a Fregat upper stage. Arianespace will oversee the commercial launch. Delayed from May, July and September. [May 12] |
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| Oct. 19 |
Delta 4-Heavy • NROL-32 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-37B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The United Launch Alliance Delta 4-Heavy rocket will launch a classified spy satellite cargo for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The largest of the Delta 4 family, the Heavy version features three Common Booster Cores mounted together to form a triple-body rocket. [May 27] |
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| October |
Long March 3A • Chang'e 2 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: Xichang, China
A Chinese Long March 3A rocket will launch Chang'e 2, China's second lunar orbiter. The probe follows the mission of Chang'e 1, which surveyed the moon between 2007 and 2009. [Jan. 13] |
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| Oct. 27 |
Soyuz
• Progress 40P |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the 40th Progress cargo delivery ship to the International Space Station. [Feb. 13] |
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| Oct. 29 |
Dnepr • Multi-payload |
Launch
time: TBD
Launch site: Yasny, Russia
An ISC Kosmotras Dnepr rocket will launch the Sich 2 Earth observation satellite for Ukraine, the NigeriaSat 2 and NigeriaSat X remote sensing satellites for Nigeria, the RASAT demonstration satellite for Turkey, the EduSAT spacecraft for the University of Rome, and other payloads. [May 12] |
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| Oct. 29/30 |
Delta 2 • COSMO-SkyMed 4 |
Launch
window:
0221-0234 GMT on 30th (10:21-10:34 p.m. EDT on 29th)
Launch site: SLC-2W, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
The United Launch Alliance Delta 2 rocket will launch the fourth Italian COSMO-SkyMed radar Earth-imaging satellite. The X-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar payload on the spacecraft will be used for civil and military applications. The rocket will fly in the 7420-10 vehicle configuration. ULA will conduct this commercial launch for Boeing. [May 27] |
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| November |
Shuttle Endeavour
• ULF 6 |
Launch
time: TBD
Launch site: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
STS-134 will be the 35th U.S. mission to the International Space Station. The flight will carry the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer to be attached for research at the station. Endeavour will also haul maintenance supplies and spare parts to the station on the third ExPRESS Logistics Carrier. Delayed from July 29 due to AMS issues. [April 26] |
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| Nov. 11 |
Falcon 9 • Dragon C2 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the second Dragon spacecraft, called Dragon C2. The mission will demonstrate proximity operations during an approach within 6 miles of the International Space Station. The company is building the Dragon to fly on resupply missions to the orbiting lab. [March 15] |
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| Nov. 17 |
Atlas 5 • GPS 2F-2 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
The United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 (AV-023) rocket will launch the Air Force's second Block 2F navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System. The rocket will fly in the 401 vehicle configuration with a four-meter fairing, no solid rocket boosters and a single-engine Centaur upper stage. [May 27] |
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| Nov. 22 |
Taurus • Glory |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: Ares 576-E, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
The Orbital Sciences Taurus rocket will launch NASA's Glory Earth observation satellite. Glory will collect data on black carbon and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere and solar irradiance and its affects on Earth's long-term climate record. [Jan. 13] |
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| Nov. 30 |
Ariane 5 • ATV 2 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana
The Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket will launch the European Space Agency's second Automated Transfer Vehicle, named Johannes Kepler. The ATV is a cargo-carrying spacecraft to deliver supplies and equipment to the orbiting International Space Station. [Jan. 13] |
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| Dec. 1 |
Delta 4-Heavy • NROL-49 |
Launch
window:
TBD
Launch site: SLC-6, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
The United Launch Alliance Delta 4-Heavy rocket will launch a classified spy satellite cargo for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The largest of the Delta 4 family, the Heavy version features three Common Booster Cores mounted together to form a triple-body rocket. [Jan. 13] |
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| Dec. 10 |
Soyuz • ISS 25S |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the manned Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station with members of the next Expedition crew. The capsule will remain at the station for about six months, providing an escape pod for the crew. Delayed from Nov. 30. [March 15] |
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| Dec. 27 |
Soyuz
• Progress 41P |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
A Russian government Soyuz rocket will launch the 41st Progress cargo delivery ship to the International Space Station. [March 15] |
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| Early 2011 |
Soyuz • Pleiades 1 |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Kourou, French Guiana
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch on its second mission from the Guiana Space Center in South America. The payloads for this flight are the Pleiades 1 optical high-resolution Earth observation satellite, four ELISA electronic intelligence satellites and the SSOT remote sensing spacecraft for Chile. The Soyuz 2-1a rocket will use a Fregat upper stage. Arianespace will oversee the launch. Delayed from October. [May 12] |
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| Early 2011 |
Soyuz • Galileo |
Launch
time:
TBD
Launch site: Kourou, French Guiana
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket will launch on its third mission from the Guiana Space Center in South America. The Soyuz will launch two Galileo in-orbit validation satellites for the Galileo navigation constellation. The Soyuz 2-1b rocket will use a Fregat upper stage. Arianespace will oversee the launch. Delayed from November. [May 12] |
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