MISSION OVERVIEW
SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s mysterious X-37B space plane on its seventh orbital mission using the powerful Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. The robotic spacecraft, resembling a miniature space shuttle, embarked on another classified mission with undisclosed objectives and duration. This marked a notable partnership between SpaceX and the military, with the Falcon Heavy providing the lift capability needed for the X-37B’s secretive orbital operations.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon HeavyAGENCY
SpaceXTARGET ORBIT
Classified
LAUNCH PAD
LC-39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space CenterLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 launch?
The Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 is scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2023 at 9:14 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 Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7?
The Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 mission uses the Falcon Heavy rocket.
Where is the Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 launching from?
The launch takes place from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center.
What orbit is Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 going to?
The Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 mission is targeting Classified.
Who is launching Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7?
The Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 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 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 8, 2023 at 21:14 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Falcon Heavy | X-37B OTV-7 was a Falcon Heavy mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center on September 8, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Classified.