December 29, 2024 – CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida,
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the AGILA satellite, the Philippines’ first dedicated internet satellite, into geosynchronous transfer orbit today at 12:00 a.m. ET. Operated by Orbits Satellite Corporation, led by President Atty. Augusto Baculio, AGILA will provide broadband access to approximately two million people across 5,000 rural communities.

“This historic launch bridges the digital divide, empowering rural communities through reliable connectivity,” said Atty. Baculio. “Orbits Satellite Corporation proudly brings world-class internet services to the Philippines.”

Key mission details:

Launch Specifications

1. Date: December 29, 2024
2. Time: 12:00 a.m. ET (0500 UTC, 06:00 CET)
3. Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
4. Rocket: Falcon 9 (Booster B1083)

Satellite Details

1. Operator: Orbits Satellite Corporation
2. Satellite: AGILA
3. Purpose: Broadband access for rural Philippines
4. Coverage: 5,000 communities, approximately two million people

Additional Payloads

1. Anuvu satellites for in-flight and maritime connectivity
2. Replacement services for the failed Arcturus satellite
   The Falcon 9’s first stage successfully landed on the droneship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” in the Atlantic Ocean, marking Booster B1083’s seventh flight.