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GPS III SV07 (RRT-1)

Falcon 9 Block 5SpaceXSpace Launch Complex 40
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 · 12:52 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

GPS-III (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites. This spacecraft was original contracted to launch on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, and was reassigned to Falcon 9 following uncertainties in Vulcan's readiness to launch. As a result it was re-manifested within 6 months of launch under the name Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 (RRT-1). GPS III SV10, originally planned to launch on Falcon 9, will now launch on Vulcan instead.

PayloadGPS III SV07 (RRT-1)
OrbitMedium Earth Orbit
CustomerGlobal Positioning System
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
WeatherCumulus Cloud Rule, temperature not reported

Mission Timeline

20 / 20100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Space Launch Complex 40

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.562°N
Longitude
80.577°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

75%
GO
Watch1 active constraints
Weather Rules
Cumulus Cloud Rule
Primary concern
Cumulus Cloud Rule
Rule count
1
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:52 AM UTC - 12:52 AM UTC

Vehicle

Falcon 9 Block 5

Profile →
Height70 m
LEO Payload22,800 kg
Launches848
Successes704

Provider

USA • Founded 2002

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.