SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08
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May 30, 2025 at 17:37 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITMedium Earth Orbit
TYPENavigation
PROGRAMGlobal Positioning System
MISSION OVERVIEW
Eighth of ten GPS III missions.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
GPS III SV08
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Medium Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Global Positioning System
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 7abd2e55-aee8-42f5-8eb2-b44dfda45708
Reported date: May 30, 2025 at 17:37 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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BOOSTER — B1092 →
#4THIS FLIGHT
10TOTAL FLIGHTS
10/10LANDINGS
39dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 27, 2025Previous flight: Apr 21, 2025
PAYLOAD →
GPS III
Navigation
US Space ForceOPERATOR
MEO · 20,180 kmORBIT
3,680 kgMASS
6TOTAL LAUNCHES
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PAYLOAD →
GPS
Navigation
US Space ForceOPERATOR
MEOORBIT
3TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025 at 5:37 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 GPS III SV08?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GPS III SV08 going to?
The GPS III SV08 mission is targeting Medium Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GPS III SV08?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Global Positioning System program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV08 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 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch date set: May 30, 2025 at 17:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:39 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 7abd2e55-aee8-42f5-8eb2-b44dfda45708
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
GPS III SV08 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 30, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a navigation mission to Medium Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1092, made its 4th flight, returning to service just 39 days after its previous mission. It was flown as part of the Global Positioning System program. The launch was a success.