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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2026-067CHLaunched 3/30/2026
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
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Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
3/30/2026
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
595.5 km
Inclination
97.76 deg
Dry Mass
1,800 kg
Total Mass
2,000 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
K2 Space
Manufacturer
K2 Space
Registry
COSPAR ID
2026-067CH
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K2 Space is scheduled to launch its first production satellite, GRAVITAS, in March 2026.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 14, 2025K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation to Scale ‘Mega Class’ Manufacturing

The GRAVITAS mission will test the platform’s core technologies in an operational orbit.

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K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation to Scale ‘Mega Class’ Manufacturing

Following stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

GeneralPlanCapabilityValue 3.5Nov 24, 2025Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsat Group 6-79 early Saturday from the Cape

Following stage separation, the first stage booster landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

GeneralValue 3.2Nov 19, 2025Starlink smallsats Group 6-94 launches on Tuesday from the Cape

The first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on drone ship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' about 8.5 minutes after liftoff, marking its eighth mission.

GeneralPlanValue 4.0Nov 18, 2025Record doubleheader: SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets from Florida

The first stage booster of the Falcon 9 landed on the drone ship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 8.5 minutes after launch.

GeneralValue 4.0Nov 17, 2025スペースX、3時間半でロケット2機を打ち上げ–過去には1時間で2機も

The first-stage booster of the Falcon 9 landed on a barge called A Shortfall of Gravitas stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Nov 12, 2025SpaceX launches 29 satellites after fireball spotted in the sky

Following stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship.

GeneralPlanValue 3.0Nov 10, 2025Spacex launches Starlink smallsats Group 10-51 early on Sunday from the Cape

The A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

GeneralValue 2.0Nov 10, 2025Spacex launches Starlink smallsats Group 10-51 early on Sunday from the Cape

The A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean during the landing.

GeneralValue 1.6Oct 27, 2025Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-21 on Sunday from the Cape

After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship.

GeneralCapabilityPlanValue 3.6Oct 27, 2025Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-21 on Sunday from the Cape

Following stage separation on October 26, the Falcon 9 first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 23, 2025UPDATE: Wednesday Starlink smallsats Group 11-5 launched, Thursday for SpainSat NGII + Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Starlink launches from both coasts

Following stage separation, the first stage booster landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.5Oct 20, 2025Two SpaceX launches on Sunday + launches for the week as SpaceX does doubles

The first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation.

GeneralValue 3.0Oct 14, 2025Amazon’s KF-03 mission is launched by SpaceX on a Florida night

Trinity will follow K2 Space's 2026 MEO mission, Gravitas.

PlanValue 3.6Oct 14, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: One launch, three satellites, three orbits. We’re excited to announce our 2027 Trinity mission, which will demonstrate K2 Space’s capability to proliferate satellites across LEO, MEO, and GTO orbits from a single launch. The higher orbits have historically been the hardest orbits to proliferate. Following our 2026 MEO mission, Gravitas, Trinity will represent an acceleration of K2's unique capability to proliferate any orbit - made possible by K2's power, propulsion and radiation tolerant design. Read more about how we’re advancing multi-orbit missions and redefining what’s possible in satellite proliferation. ⬇️ https://spacenews.com/k2-space-announces-plans-for-three-orbit-demonstration-mission/

K2 Space is preparing for its first full satellite mission, Gravitas, on the February 2026 SpaceX rideshare mission.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 14, 2025Latest News

Gravitas will demonstrate K2 Space's in-house 20kW high power electric propulsion system for orbit-raising from LEO to MEO.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.2Oct 14, 2025Latest News

The Falcon 9 first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship after stage separation.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Oct 13, 2025Another Amazon KF-03 mission delay as SpaceX now targets Monday

Following stage separation, the first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

GeneralValue 4.0Oct 7, 2025SpaceX launches 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-59 early in the morn from Florida

The Falcon 9 landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas about 8.5 minutes after liftoff.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 29, 2025SpaceX, ULA launch rockets from Cape Canaveral