Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV07 (RRT-1)
Falcon 9 Block 5 launched the GPS III SV07 (RRT-1) mission for SpaceX from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on Dec 17, 2024 (UTC).
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 40 · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV07 (RRT-1)
Launched Dec 17, 2024 9:52:00 AMSuccess
4 objects in orbit now
Flight direction
41° NE
measured from the launched orbit · inclination 54.8°
Flight path
First-stage drop zone (rough estimate)
Drawn 400–700 km downrange along the flight direction. Official hazard areas are published as NOTAMs and navigational warnings.
About the mission
GPS-III (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites. This spacecraft was original contracted to launch on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, and was reassigned to Falcon 9 following uncertainties in Vulcan's readiness to launch. As a result it was re-manifested within 6 months of launch under the name Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 (RRT-1). GPS III SV10, originally planned to launch on Falcon 9, will now launch on Vulcan instead.
Mission description from Launch Library 2.
Objects from this launch still in orbit
- Launch time (your time zone)
- Tue, Dec 17 · 9:52:00 AM
- Status
- Success
- Launch provider
- SpaceX
- Rocket
- Falcon 9 Block 5
- Mission type
- Navigation
- Target orbit
- MEO
- Launch pad
- Space Launch Complex 40 · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA