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Falcon 9 · February 8, 2024

SpaceX Falcon 9 PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) launch

SpaceX launched PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on February 8, 2024 at 06:33 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to sun-synchronous orbit for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Booster B1081 flew for the 4th time, 51 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-1.

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Mission details

LaunchedFebruary 8, 2024 at 06:33 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch padSpace Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
Mission typeEarth Science
CustomerNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
BoosterB1081, 4th flight (51 days since the last)
LandingLanded: landing zone LZ-1

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 10:33 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

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PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) questions

When did PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) launch?

SpaceX launched PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on February 8, 2024 at 06:33 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem)?

Booster B1081 flew for the 4th time, 51 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-1.

Where can I watch PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 26, 2026.