Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
03:50:00
Friday August 22, 2025
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This mission will launch the US Space Force X-37B spaceplane into a low-earth orbit, where it will aim to accomplish a wide range of test and experimentation objectives. These will include demonstrations of high-bandwidth inter-satellite laser communications technologies and enhanced space navigation using the highest performing quantum inertial sensor in space.
Manufacturer: Boeing
Operator: United States Space Force
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
4,990 kilograms
LIMASAT likely is a small satellite that was deployed from the X-37B's payload bay or service module shortly after launch.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
Agency
SpaceXPrice
$69.75 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
7,607 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Launching
Northeast
519th
Mission
101st
Mission of 2025
544th
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104th
Mission of 2025
188th
Orbital launch attempt