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X-37B No. 1/USSF-36

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 22, 2025, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 22, 2025 · 03:50 UTCLaunch 2025-183Launch no. 7,040 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 22, 2025, 03:50
Launch designation
2025-183
Mission
X-37B No. 1/USSF-36
Flight name
X-37B OTV FLT-8
Vehicle flight ID
522/B1092.6 F519

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
X-37B OTV-82025-183ANORAD 65271US Air Force Rapid Capabilities OfficeTechnology5,000 kgIn orbit
LIMASAT2025-183BNORAD 65272US Air Force Research Laboratories/RV (Space Vehicles Directorate)Technology20 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.