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GPS III SV05

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 17, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 17, 2021 · 16:09 UTCLaunch 2021-054Launch no. 6,090 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 17, 2021, 16:09
Launch designation
2021-054
Mission
GPS III SV05
Vehicle flight ID
123/B1062.2 F123

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,202 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS III SV052021-054ANORAD 48859US Space 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.