SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 – SPAINSAT New Generation II
Add This Event to Your CalendarDate: Oct 23, 2025
Location: Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Sta
Launch Time: 09:30 PM
Mission Type: Communications Satellite
🛰️ Orbit: Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Payload Details
SPAINSAT New Generation II (also known as SpainSat NG II) is the second of two new-generation secure communications satellites built by Airbus for Hisdesat. Designed to support the Spanish government, its military, and allied or partnered international organizations, it provides robust, secure communications services from geostationary orbit.
The satellite uses Airbus’s Eurostar Neo platform, with advanced payloads operating in X-band, Ka-band, and UHF frequencies. It offers enhanced flexibility, interference resistance, and signal geolocation capabilities—vital for military and governmental communication needs.
Visitor & Enthusiast Info
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Best Viewing Locations: Cape Canaveral beaches, Jetty Park, Titusville riverfront, Cocoa Beach Pier — anywhere with a clear view east over the Atlantic.
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Arrive Early: Launches to GTO often happen in the evening or at night—check local schedules and traffic.
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What to Bring: Camera, binoculars, sweater or light jacket (depending on time of day), sunscreen, water.
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Livestream: Available via NextSpaceflight and SpaceX’s official launch page—check closer to the date for a direct link.
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