SpaceX Falcon 9 – GTO‑1 (Dror‑1) Launch

Launch Time: 1:04 AM EDT

Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Mission Type: Communications

Mission Overview:
This mission, designated GTO‑1, is set to deploy Dror‑1, an Israeli high-capacity communications satellite developed by IAI. Geared for a 15-year service life, Dror‑1 features advanced digital communications payloads along with “smartphone in space” capabilities, enabling dynamic in-orbit reconfiguration and performance agility .

Key Payload Features:

• IAI-built Dror‑1 on the AMOS‑HP platform (~4,000 kg)

• Designed for secure, agile communications and extended operational life

• Supports Israeli national and regional communication needs

Mission Significance:

• Strengthens Israel’s satellite communications independence

• Showcases SpaceX’s capability to deliver large GEO payloads cost-effectively

• Reflects growing international usage of Falcon rockets for medium- and heavy-class satellites

Booster Recovery:
Falcon 9's first stage is expected to perform a landing on an Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS) in the Atlantic.

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