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GPS III SV09

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Positioning Navigation TimingMEOCOSPAR 2026-017ALaunched 1/28/2026
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
GPS III SV09 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 FT5
Launch Date
1/28/2026
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
MEO
Altitude
20,182.5 km
Inclination
55.04 deg
Dry Mass
2,160 kg
Total Mass
4,352 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Positioning Navigation Timing
Payload Category
NAV
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Space Systems Command
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Constellation
Name
GPS
Active Satellites
35
Planned Satellites
24
Registry
COSPAR ID
2026-017A
Track
Mentions
26
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The upcoming ULA Vulcan launch could be a National Security mission, specifically USSF-87 or GPS III SV09.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Dec 16, 2025ULA did not announce what their next mission will be, but it is expected to be a Vulcan launch. This could be either a National Security mission (USSF-87 or GPS III SV09), or the first Amazon Leo launch on Vulcan (LV-01).
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The GPS III SV09 satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Vulcan VC2S rocket before the end of the year.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 23, 2025The GPS III SV09 satellite has been shipped to Florida for launch! The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Vulcan VC2S rocket before the end of the year. This will likely be ULA's next launch after ViaSat-3 F2, meaning that it has jumped ahead of USSF-87.

The GPS III SV09 satellite has been shipped to Florida for launch.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 23, 2025The GPS III SV09 satellite has been shipped to Florida for launch! The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Vulcan VC2S rocket before the end of the year. This will likely be ULA's next launch after ViaSat-3 F2, meaning that it has jumped ahead of USSF-87.

The GPS III SV09 satellite will be ULA's next launch after ViaSat-3 F2, ahead of USSF-87.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Oct 23, 2025The GPS III SV09 satellite has been shipped to Florida for launch! The satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard a Vulcan VC2S rocket before the end of the year. This will likely be ULA's next launch after ViaSat-3 F2, meaning that it has jumped ahead of USSF-87.

GPS III SV09 is designed to strengthen the GPS navigation network.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Sep 25, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: GPS III SV09 recently took the scenic route, road-tripping from Denver to Florida. 🚚 Guided every mile by the very system it will soon strengthen: GPS, the world’s most trusted navigation network. Join the ride with our playlist! 🎶

GPS III SV09 traveled from Denver to Florida.

PlanCapabilityValue 2.0Sep 25, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: GPS III SV09 recently took the scenic route, road-tripping from Denver to Florida. 🚚 Guided every mile by the very system it will soon strengthen: GPS, the world’s most trusted navigation network. Join the ride with our playlist! 🎶