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GPS III SV01

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 23, 2018, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 23, 2018 · 13:51 UTCLaunch 2018-109Launch no. 5,813 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 23, 2018, 13:51
Launch designation
2018-109
Mission
GPS III SV01
Vehicle flight ID
064/B1054 F067

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,237 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS III SV012018-109ANORAD 43873US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation4,400 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.