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Falcon 9 Block 5 | MTG-S1
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Jul 1, 2025 at 21:04 UTC
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Second of EUMETSAT’s third generation of weather satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
MTG-S1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
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API ID: a6317760-1c15-4064-8b1f-fc3f68882a77
Reported date: Jul 1, 2025 at 21:04 UTC
Last synced: 16 seconds ago
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BOOSTER — B1085 →
#9THIS FLIGHT
14TOTAL FLIGHTS
14/14LANDINGS
24dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Just Read the Instructions SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 20, 2024Previous flight: Jun 7, 2025
PAYLOAD →
Meteosat
Weather
EUMETSATOPERATOR
GEOORBIT
1TOTAL LAUNCHES
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 | MTG-S1 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | MTG-S1 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:04 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 MTG-S1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | MTG-S1 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 | MTG-S1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is MTG-S1 going to?
The MTG-S1 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching MTG-S1?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | MTG-S1 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | MTG-S1 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 00:41 UTC
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Mar 25, 2026 00:41 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 1, 2025 at 21:04 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:41 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: a6317760-1c15-4064-8b1f-fc3f68882a77
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Mission Profile
MTG-S1 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on July 1, 2025. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The first stage, booster B1085, made its 9th flight, returning to service just 24 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.