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Falcon 9 Block 5: EchoStar 26

expected 2028

expected 2028

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    Falcon 9 Block 5: EchoStar 26 is expected 2028. The exact day has not been announced yet.

    SpaceX is preparing to launch EchoStar 26 on a Falcon 9 Block 5 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. EchoStar 26 is a direct broadcast satellite, built on the proven Maxar 1300 series platform, which will deliver content across DISH TV customers across all 50 U.S. states & Puerto Rico. It will be equipped with a high-power, multi-spot beam payload, allowing DISH to provide high-quality content to its customers. Launch is expected in 2028 and no firm date has been announced yet.

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    United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

    Date source

    Launch Library 2

    Source last checked Oct 19, 2026

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