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USSF-31

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Summary

USSF-31 is expected to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 from Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA in 2026. It is SpaceX's 782nd launch, 163rd this year and humanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 657th Falcon 9 Block 5 flight and the 131st this year. The payload is bound for Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

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Mission
Government/Top Secret · Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)for USSF
Milestone
Planned as the 657th Falcon 9 Block 5 flight · 131st this yearSpaceX's 782nd launch163rd this yearhumanity's 7,531st orbital launch attempt358th orbital launch attempt this year

Flight preview

Orbit: representative

Direct-GEOOrbit
28.5°Inclination
90°Launch azimuth

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About this launch

Classified US Space Force carrying two payloads directly to geostationary orbit.

Pad

Map of Unknown Pad

Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Planned as the 17th launch from Unknown Pad, 17th this year · 1,169th from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

0 launches from this pad · 1,131 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

under an hour after the previous launch from this pad

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Questions

When does USSF-31 launch?

USSF-31 is scheduled in 2026.

Where can I watch USSF-31 live?

No webcast has been announced yet.

What rocket is launching USSF-31?

Falcon 9 Block 5, flown by SpaceX. Falcon 9 Block 5 spec sheet

Where is USSF-31 launching from?

Unknown Pad, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

What orbit is USSF-31 going to?

Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO), a government/top secret mission.