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Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06
Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06 launched on Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 12:24 PM UTC — a SpaceX mission.
Launch SuccessfulSpaceX
Lifted offNET Jan 2023
NET Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 12:24 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Falcon 9Vehicle
SpaceXProvider
Space Launch Complex 40Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Global Positioning SystemProgram
NavigationMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Falcon 9 to Medium Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Falcon 9 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
GPS III SV06
GPS-IIIA (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites.
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Frequently asked
What time does Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06 launch?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 12:24 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06?
Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06 is a SpaceX mission flying on a Falcon 9.
Where does Falcon 9 Block 5 | GPS III SV06 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.