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Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153

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Sep 10, 2026 at 15:37 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Government/Top Secret Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA 100% success
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PADSpace Launch Complex 4E
SITEVandenberg SFB, CA, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Note: Actual USSF launch mission number to be confirmed.

Classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites for a US government entity based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of rocket stage drop zones being exact fits with previous Starlink Group 15 launches.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
USSF-153
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 3e0456da-14b1-4ac3-b59e-35fefb1d1530
Reported date: Sep 10, 2026 at 15:37 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 17:48 UTC
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#27THIS FLIGHT
26TOTAL FLIGHTS
26/26LANDINGS
40dTURNAROUND
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ASDSOf Course I Still Love You PLANNED
First flight: Aug 26, 2023Previous flight: Aug 1, 2026
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
629
SUCCESSES
628
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.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for USSF-153?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 629 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is USSF-153 going to?
The USSF-153 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching USSF-153?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | USSF-153 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.
Sep 2, 2026 18:08 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 2, 2026 17:48 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 1, 2026 14:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Sep 1, 2026 14:08 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 10, 2026 at 15:37 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Last data sync: 3 minutes ago
Launch Library 23 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3e0456da-14b1-4ac3-b59e-35fefb1d1530
Open-Meteo Weather3 weeks ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61

Mission Profile

USSF-153 is a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on September 10, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1081, is making its 27th flight, returning to service just 40 days after its previous mission.