PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
2 satellites, one by L3Harris and the other by Northrop Grumman, will be launched as the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) mission for the US Missile Defense Agency. These satellites have improved sensitivity to detect and track hypersonic missiles with fainter signatures. 4 SDA Tranche 0 Tracking Layer missile warning satellites by L3Harris will also be on board.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
USSF-124
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: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d8fead19-b792-4e77-8c93-03a953958005
Reported date: Feb 14, 2024 at 22:30 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1078 →
#7THIS FLIGHT
27TOTAL FLIGHTS
27/27LANDINGS
73dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 2 SUCCESS
First flight: Mar 2, 2023Previous flight: Dec 3, 2023
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:30 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 USSF-124?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is USSF-124 going to?
The USSF-124 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching USSF-124?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-124 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 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 14, 2024 at 22:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Feb 15, 2024 21:03 UTC
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NASASpaceflight
Feb 14, 2024 23:09 UTC
SpaceX launches U.S. missile-defense satellitesThe USSF-124 mission carried six small satellites: two for the Missile Defense Agency and four for the Space Development Agency.
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