Launch Details

Space launch mission information

Falcon 9 Block 5 | OTV-8 (X-37B) (USSF-36)

Launch Successful
10 days ago • 8/22/2025, 3:40:00 AM
Falcon 9 Block 5 | OTV-8 (X-37B) (USSF-36)

Mission Description

Eighth flight of the X-37B program. The X-37B is a dynamic and responsive spacecraft responsible for conducting a range of tests and experiments that expedite the development of critical next-generation technologies and operational concepts for reusable space capabilities. The OTV-8 mission in Low Earth Orbit includes operational demonstrations and experiments of next-generation technologies, including laser communications and the highest performing strategic grade quantum inertial sensor ever tested in space. Mission partners include the Air Force Research Lab and the Defense Innovation Unit, respectively.

Weather Conditions

Cumulus Cloud Rule, Anvil Cloud Rules

Launch Videos

GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - USSF-36 (OTV-8) - LC-39A - Kennedy Space Center - Space Affairs Live

GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - USSF-36 (OTV-8) - LC-39A - Kennedy Space Center - Space Affairs Live

GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - USSF-36 (OTV-8) - LC-39A - Kennedy Space Center - Space Affairs Live

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USSF-36 Mission

USSF-36 Mission

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Watch live: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches secretive military mini-shuttle from Kennedy Space Center

Watch live: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches secretive military mini-shuttle from Kennedy Space Center

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šŸš€ LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches X-37B Spaceplane

šŸš€ LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches X-37B Spaceplane

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SpaceX OTV-8 (X-37B) (USSF-36)

SpaceX OTV-8 (X-37B) (USSF-36)

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Mission Updates

Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

7/28/2025, 1:50:00 PM

NET August 21.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/17/2025, 7:29:00 AM

Added tentative launch window.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/18/2025, 12:48:00 AM

Refined launch window.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/20/2025, 12:50:00 AM

GO for launch.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/20/2025, 4:56:00 PM

Updated launch weather, 65% GO at start of window (80% GO at end).

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/22/2025, 3:19:00 AM

Updated launch weather, 90% GO.

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hitura-nobad

hitura-nobad

8/22/2025, 3:50:00 AM

Liftoff!

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

8/22/2025, 7:39:00 AM

Spacecraft separation.

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hitura-nobad

hitura-nobad

8/22/2025, 2:35:00 PM

Launch successfull.

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Launch Details

Launch Window

8/22/2025, 3:40:00 AM

to 8/22/2025, 7:40:00 AM

Rocket Details

Falcon 9 Block 5

Family: Falcon

Variant: Block 5

Launch Facility

Launch Complex 39A

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA