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GPS III SV09

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 28, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 28, 2026 · 04:53 UTCLaunch 2026-017Launch no. 7,198 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 28, 2026, 04:53
Launch designation
2026-017
Mission
GPS III SV09
Vehicle flight ID
593/B1096.5 F594

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS III SV092026-017ANORAD 67588US 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.