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NGRST

Falcon Heavy launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 30, 2026, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 30, 2026 · 11:25 UTCLaunch 2026-199Launch no. 7,387 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 30, 2026, 11:25
Launch designation
2026-199
Mission
NGRST
Flight name
Roman Space Telescope
Vehicle flight ID
013/B1105.1
Flight code
B1072.3,B1104.1

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
182 km
Initial apogee
183 km
Inclination
33.6°
Payload mass to orbit
9.3 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
DS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Roman Space Telescope2026-199ANASA Goddard Space Flight Center———
Roman Space Telescope2026-199ANORAD 100532NASA Goddard Space Flight Center———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.