Mission details
| Launched | October 16, 2026 at 00:01 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA |
| Orbit | Polar Orbit |
| Mission type | Government/Top Secret |
| Customer | United States Space Force |
| Booster | B1081, 28th flight (35 days since the last) |
| Landing | Landed: droneship OCISLY |
Times in UTC. Data from SpaceX and Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-11-01 02:17 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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USSF-481 questions
When did USSF-481 launch?
SpaceX launched USSF-481 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on October 16, 2026 at 00:01 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew USSF-481?
Booster B1081 flew for the 28th time, 35 days after its previous flight, and landed on the droneship OCISLY.
Where can I watch USSF-481 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of November 1, 2026.