SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma
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Jan 8, 2018 at 01:00 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Unknown payload built by Northrop Grumman for an undisclosed customer, most likely a government organisation.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Zuma
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 2cf36ccb-c757-4951-aaaa-a35605ddb56f
Reported date: Jan 8, 2018 at 01:00 UTC
Last synced: 16 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1043 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
NEW BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 8, 2018
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 | Zuma launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2018 at 1:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Zuma?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma 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 | Zuma launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Zuma going to?
The Zuma mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zuma?
The Falcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 4 | Zuma 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: Jan 8, 2018 at 01:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 16 minutes ago
●Launch Library 216 minutes ago
Launch ID: 2cf36ccb-c757-4951-aaaa-a35605ddb56f
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
Zuma was a Falcon 9 Block 4 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on January 8, 2018. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1043. The launch was a success.