MISSION OVERVIEW
Jason 3 is a scientific Earth observation satellite designed to monitor and precisely measure the world’s oceans. The final flight of Falcon 9 v1.1.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Jason 3
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: de278bee-4f84-4418-a3f3-4d5b969a363f
Reported date: Jan 17, 2016 at 18:42 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
SPACEX API
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BOOSTER — B1017 →
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First flight: Jan 17, 2016
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
v1.1
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%
Falcon 9 v1.1 is a significantly redesigned version of the its predecessor, including a higher payload capacity. This version arranges the engines in a structural form SpaceX calls an Octaweb.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 launch?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 6:42 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 Jason 3?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is Jason 3 going to?
The Jason 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Jason 3?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 v1.1 | Jason-3 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
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 17, 2016 at 18:42 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: de278bee-4f84-4418-a3f3-4d5b969a363f
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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