Mission details
| Launched | September 7, 2017 at 14:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 4 |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Government/Top Secret |
| Booster | B1040, 1st flight |
| Landing | Landed: landing zone LZ-1 |
| Spacecraft | X-37B 2 |
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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OTV-5 (X-37B) questions
When did OTV-5 (X-37B) launch?
SpaceX launched OTV-5 (X-37B) on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on September 7, 2017 at 14:00 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew OTV-5 (X-37B)?
Booster B1040 flew for the 1st time, and landed at LZ-1.
Where can I watch OTV-5 (X-37B) again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.