Space · upcoming launch
Koreasat 9
TBD
NET DECEMBER 2028
ARIANESPACE
Launch
Launch date
NET December 2028
Launch time
TBD
NET December 2028
Status
TBD
Probability
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Window
Instantaneous
UTC
Launch provider
ArianespaceRocket
Ariane 64Pad
Ariane Launch Area 4Mission type
CommunicationsOrbit
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbital launch of the year
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Koreasat 9 is a new geostationary telecommunications satellite designed and built by AscendArc to expand South Korea's KT SAT's capacity and support the growing demand for high-performance connectivity services.
Once in its operational position in geostationary orbit, the satellite will provide hundreds of Gbps of Ka-band capacity, extending affordable broadband connectivity to underserved communities across the Asia-Pacific region.
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| 09 | Amazon Leo (LE-02) | 30 Apr 2026 | Ariane 64 | Success |
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Last updated 01 Oct 2026