Mission details
| Launched | August 24, 2017 at 18:51 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA |
| Orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Mission type | Earth Science |
| Booster | B1038, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: droneship JRTI |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Formosat 5 questions
When did Formosat 5 launch?
SpaceX launched Formosat 5 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on August 24, 2017 at 18:51 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Formosat 5?
Booster B1038 flew for the 1st time, and landed on the droneship JRTI.
Where can I watch Formosat 5 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.