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August 21, 2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 USSF-36 (OTV-8)
X-37B Spaceplane
Launched: 11:50 PM EDT
Launch site: Space Launch Complex (SLC) 39A, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Booster: 1092-6th Flight
Payload: US Space Force X-37B Spaceplane
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The X-37B aims to accomplish a wide range of test and experimentation objectives. These will include demonstrations of high-bandwidth inter-satellite laser communications technologies and enhanced space navigation using a quantum inertial sensor.
Manufacturer: Boeing
Operator: United States Space Force
Viewing Site: Titusville, FL
 Falcon 9 Rocket Nosecone |
 Falcon 9 USSF-36 (OTV-8) SpacePlane on Pad 39-A |
 OTV-8 inside Nodecone Fairing |
 X-37B Landing Nov 2022 |
PHOTOS
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Launch Day Dawn Shots
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Liftoff!
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Flight
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Booster Returns to Landing Zone 2
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VIDEOS
Camera 1: Wide view Stationary |
Camera 2: Wide Tracking |
Camera 3: Tracking |
Camera 4: Tracking High Power |
Camera 5: Liftoff Stationary |
Camera 6: Liftoff Slow-mo Stationary |
Booster Returns to Landing Zone 2
Video 7: Wide |
Video 8: Higher Power |
Booster recovery: Landing Zone 2
SpaceX Stats:
544th mission 104th mission of 2025
Falcon 9:
519th mission 101st mission of 2025
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