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Astranis Upgrades Falcon 9 Launch Contract to Dedicated Mission for Entire Block 4 ...
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Astranis has upgraded its Falcon 9 launch contract to a dedicated mission in 2028 for its entire Block 4 production run of six MicroGEO satellites, expanding its fleet to 16 satellites in geostationary orbit to serve commercial and government customers worldwide.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 2 sources have reported it between 26 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026.
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Your opportunity to target customers needing dedicated, high-orbit satellite capacity just expanded sharply with Astranis securing a full Falcon 9 launch for six MicroGEO satellites. Lock in partnerships now before this fresh lease of orbital capacity captures demand from commercial and government sectors.
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2 sources · first reported 26 Oct 2026 · latest 27 Oct 2026
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