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Falcon 9 Block 5 F538 (NROL-48)

Falcon 9 Block 5 flight F538 used launch article 540/B1081.18 for the NROL-48 mission on 2025-09-22. The launch vehicle successfully completed its assigned launch and deployment mission; this outcome is separate from the reusable first stage's recovery result.

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540/B1081.18B1081.182025-213NROL-48NRO Starshield C2
Name
Falcon 9 Block 5 F538 (NROL-48)
Slug
falcon-9-block-5-f538
Status
retired

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Description
Falcon 9 Block 5 flight F538 used launch article 540/B1081.18 for the NROL-48 mission on 2025-09-22. The launch vehicle successfully completed its assigned launch and deployment mission; this outcome is separate from the reusable first stage's recovery result.
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Creation Time
7/17/2026, 9:56:07 AM
Updated Time
7/17/2026, 9:56:07 AM

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First Flight Date
2025-09-22
Last Flight Date
2025-09-22
Serial Number
540/B1081.18
Vehicle Code
F538