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Falcon 9 Block 5 | SICRAL 3A
SpaceX · Falcon 9 Block 5 · Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
SpaceX's 765th launch · 6th this year · humanity's 7,513th orbital launch attempt
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Window: Feb 28, 00:00 – Feb 28, 00:00 UTC
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SICRAL 3A
SICRAL 3A and 3B are next generation communication satellites for the Italian Ministry of Defence, providing UHF and SHF communications services in replacement of SICRAL 2 and adding Ka-band capacities. One of the satellites will provide UHF and SHF band communications, while the other carries a Ka-band payload. These 2 geostationary satellites will provide confidential strategic and tactical communications, to support defense missions both in Italy and abroad, as well as supporting security, public rescue and civil protection services. The new SICRAL 3 system is designed to meet Italian defense communications and interoperability requirements.
Communications · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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Cosmic_Penguin · 3/16/2026 · source
