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USSF-57

VulcanUnited Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 41
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

Vehicle

Vulcan

HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches211
Successes173

Provider

United Launch Alliance

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USA • Founded 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spa...

Mission Brief

First of three Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared geostationary satellites designed for missile warning.

PayloadUSSF-57
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
CustomerUnited Launch Alliance
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

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Mission Announced

Official mission announcement and payload assignment

T-720:00:00
12:00 AM UTC
  • Mission AnnouncedT-720:00:00
  • Vehicle RolloutT-48:00:00
  • Wet Dress RehearsalT-24:00:00
  • Launch Day PrepT-06:00:00
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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.583°N, 80.583°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.