Launch of 21 satellites for U.S. armed forces
The space company SpaceX intends to send 21 additional satellites into space today, July 16, as part of a modern orbital network for the United States military. The payload belongs to the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a connected system designed for data transport in space.
These spacecraft form part of an effort to expand the communication capabilities of the U.S. Army through a distributed constellation in low Earth orbit. Tranche 1 establishes an initial set of nodes for a transport network intended to relay information between different military platforms.
Live coverage of the mission
Members of the public may follow the event as it happens. SpaceX provides a live video stream of the launch online, allowing the procedure to be viewed openly.
- 21 satellites for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer
- Launch date: July 16
- Vehicle: SpaceX rocket
- Live video available
The flight represents another step in the gradual deployment of a satellite-based infrastructure for the U.S. Department of Defense. The precise launch time and further technical parameters are to be published during the course of the day.