RTF Mission One

RTF Mission One

Scheduled Launch Date: January 25, 2026
Vehicle: Maya Block 7


MISSION OVERVIEW

RTF Mission One (Return to Flight) serves as the inaugural Block 7 flight of the 2026 launch for SFlightX. Its primary goal is to certify the latest hardware revisions for the Maya Block 6 launch system and demonstrate the booster's capabilities under its new upgrades.

The mission will utilize 33 Agila v2 Engines which is a first for our company!

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

  • System Validation: Successfully lift-off and clear the tower
  • Constellation Expansion: Successfully deploy a next-generation OmegaLink communications satellite into a precise Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • Recovery Test: Execute a controlled descent and landing of the Maya booster over the ocean to refine reusability protocols.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

| Component | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Launch Vehicle | Maya Block 7 (Partially Reusable) |
| Payload | OmegaLink v6 Communications Satellite |
| Target Orbit | 450km x 450km |
| Inclination | 28.5 Degrees |
| Launch Site | SFlightX Launch Complex (JNO) |

ESTIMATED FLIGHT TIMELINE

  • T-00:00: Liftoff
  • T+01:10: Max-Q (Maximum Dynamic Pressure)
  • T+03:05: Main Engine Cutoff (MECO) & Stage Separation
  • T+03:34: Fairing Deployment
  • T+06:02: Booster Landing Burn
  • T+10:30: Second Stage Engine Cutoff (SECO)
  • T+11:00: Payload Deployment & Signal Acquisition

Keep track of the countdown on the Mission Page


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