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Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B)
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Sep 7, 2017 at 14:00 UTC
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Source
PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
It is the fifth flight of the X-37B program. United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle, built by Boeing, is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
OTV-5 (X-37B)
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 82995933-e6fd-4de8-8785-5d98c9feddbe
Reported date: Sep 7, 2017 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1040 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
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RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Sep 7, 2017
X-37B — X-37B 2
2SERIAL
4FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
ActiveSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE
Second X-37B. First flight on March 5, 2011.
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 4
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) is scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for OTV-5 (X-37B)?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 12 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is OTV-5 (X-37B) going to?
The OTV-5 (X-37B) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching OTV-5 (X-37B)?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 4 | OTV-5 (X-37B) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 7, 2017 at 14:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 minutes ago
●Launch Library 26 minutes ago
Launch ID: 82995933-e6fd-4de8-8785-5d98c9feddbe
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
Mission Profile
OTV-5 (X-37B) was a Falcon 9 Block 4 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on September 7, 2017. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1040. The launch was a success.