NTS-3

Vulcan Centaur VC4S launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 13, 2025, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 13, 2025 · 00:56 UTCLaunch 2025-173Launch no. 7,029 in the log

RocketVulcan Centaur VC4S

SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC41

OutcomeSuccess

Launch agencyULA DecaturUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC): August 13, 2025, 00:56
Launch designation: 2025-173
Mission: NTS-3
Flight name: USSF-106
Vehicle flight ID: V-003
Year: Launches in 2025

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit: 2.0 t
Payloads: 3
GCAT launch code: OS

Payloads

Payload	Designation	Owner	Mission type	Mass	Fate
NTS 3	2025-173ANORAD 65160	United States Space Force	Navigation	1,250 kg	In orbit
USA 554	2025-173BNORAD 65161	United States Space Force	Technology	500 kg	In orbit
USA 571	2025-173ENORAD 67480	US Space Force Space Systems Command	Missile early warning	100 kg	In 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.