By Space Coast Daily // January 2, 2025 Launch targeted for 8:27 p.m. ET SpaceX is gearing up for an exciting mission tonight from Cape Canaveral as a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the Thuraya 4 satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. (SpaceX Image) BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – SpaceX is gearing up for an exciting mission tonight from Cape Canaveral as a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the Thuraya 4 satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. This satellite, developed for Yahsat, a leading telecommunications and satellite service provider headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, will enhance global connectivity and telecommunications capabilities. Following liftoff, the Falcon 9’s first stage booster will return to Earth for recovery. Approximately eight minutes after launch, the booster is expected to land smoothly on a SpaceX droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission underscores SpaceX’s commitment to reliable orbital deployments and the efficient reuse of launch hardware. The successful deployment of Thuraya 4 will further expand Yahsat’s satellite network, providing advanced communication services to a wide range of regions. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates and live coverage of this landmark launch! Similar Stories