Mission details
| Launched | January 14, 2017 at 17:54 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Full Thrust |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1029, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: droneship JRTI |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-27 00:52 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Iridium-1 questions
When did Iridium-1 launch?
SpaceX launched Iridium-1 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on January 14, 2017 at 17:54 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Iridium-1?
Booster B1029 flew for the 1st time, and landed on the droneship JRTI.
Where can I watch Iridium-1 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 27, 2026.