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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.

Identity

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

Details

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.
First Flight Date
2025-09-22
Manufacturer
Operator
Vehicle Family

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 09:56:07 UTC
Updated Time
July 17, 2026 at 09:56:07 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2025-09-22
Search Name
Falcon 9 Block 5 F538 (NROL-48) 540/B1081.18 B1081.18 2025-213 NROL-48 NRO Starshield C2
Serial Number
540/B1081.18
Vehicle Code
F538
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