About the Launch Schedule
This page displays upcoming orbital launches from every active launch provider worldwide, sourced from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes — countdowns update in real time so you always know exactly when the next mission lifts off.
Launches are ordered chronologically by their NET (No Earlier Than) time — the earliest window in which a launch is expected to occur. Launch windows can shift due to weather, technical holds and range scheduling, so times shown here represent the latest available estimate.
Launch Status Definitions
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Go for Launch | All systems and weather are go — launch is expected to proceed at the scheduled time. |
| TBC | To Be Confirmed — launch date is expected but not officially locked in by the provider. |
| TBD | To Be Determined — launch is planned but no firm date has been set. |
| Hold | Launch has been paused or scrubbed — awaiting a new attempt window. |
| Success | Mission completed successfully — payload(s) delivered to the target orbit. |
Major Active Launch Providers (2026)
SpaceX dominates the global launch market with the Falcon 9, averaging 2–3 launches per week. Most missions deploy batches of Starlink satellites, though Falcon 9 also serves commercial, government and national security payloads. SpaceX's Starship super heavy-lift vehicle is conducting test flights from Starbase, Texas.
Rocket Lab operates the Electron small-sat launcher from pads in New Zealand and Virginia, providing dedicated rides to orbit for the small satellite market.
ULA (United Launch Alliance) flies the Vulcan Centaur and the legacy Atlas V for US national security and commercial missions.
Arianespace operates Ariane 6 from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana — Europe's independent access to space.
ISRO launches the PSLV and GSLV from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India.
CASC (China) operates the Long March rocket family, including the Long March 5B. China's launch cadence has increased to 60+ missions per year.
How to Watch Launches
Most launches are webcast live by their provider. SpaceX streams on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, Rocket Lab streams on YouTube, and ULA streams via their website. Webcasts typically begin 15–30 minutes before liftoff.