Mission details
| Launched | June 25, 2024 at 21:26 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon Heavy |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Orbit | Geostationary Transfer Orbit |
| Mission type | Earth Science |
| Customer | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Booster 1 | B1087, 1st flight |
| Landing 1 | No landing attempt |
| Booster 2 | B1086, 1st flight |
| Landing 2 | Landed: landing zone LZ-2 |
| Booster 3 | B1072, 1st flight |
| Landing 3 | Landed: landing zone LZ-1 |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 04:31 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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GOES-U questions
When did GOES-U launch?
SpaceX launched GOES-U on a Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on June 25, 2024 at 21:26 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew GOES-U?
Booster B1087 flew for the 1st time, and was not recovered. Booster B1086 flew for the 1st time, and landed at LZ-2. Booster B1072 flew for the 1st time, and landed at LZ-1.
Where can I watch GOES-U again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.