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USSF-124

USSF-124

Falcon 9 FEB 15 2024 04:00 GMT+5:30
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USSF-124 launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida to deliver six satellites into orbit under the National Security Space Launch Program (NSSL). The Aerospace Corporation ensured mission success by providing independent and objective assessments in support of the USSF.

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameUSSF-124
Launch SiteSLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
AgencySpaceX
Launch DateFEB 15 2024
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USSF-124 is a classified mission for the United States Space Force. It consists of 2 satellites, one by L3Harris and the other by Northrop Grumman, to be launched as the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) mission for the US Missile Defense Agency. These satellites have improved sensitivity to detect and track hypersonic missiles with fainter signatures.

Launch Vehicle - Falcon 9

Height70 m / 229.6 ft
Diameter3.7 m / 12 ft
Mass549054 Kg / 1207920 lb
Stages2
Payload To LEO22800 Kg / 50265 lb
Payload To GTO8300 Kg / 18300 lb
Payload To Mars4020 Kg / 8860 lb
Burn Time397 sec
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Number Of Engine1 vacuum
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