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RRT-1

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 17, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 17, 2024 · 00:52 UTCLaunch 2024-242Launch no. 6,834 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 17, 2024, 00:52
Launch designation
2024-242
Mission
RRT-1
Flight name
GPS III SV07
Vehicle flight ID
412/B1085.4 F411

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS III SV072024-242ANORAD 62339US Space Force Space Systems CommandNavigation4,352 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.