Elon Musk’s SpaceX is aiming to launch a GPS III-9 satellite from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. It will become part of the Global Positioning System (GPS), used by the military and consumer technology in the U.S.
The Falcon 9, a reusable rocket, will deliver the satellite to outer space, helping the U.S. Space Force supplement navigation around the world. Global financial markets, transportation systems, and utilities depend on the GPS signals every day.
SpaceX has conducted roughly a dozen launches in 2026 and has more scheduled through February.
Brevard activates their support team — 10:31PM
Brevard has activated their launch operations support team for the SpaceX launch for a window of 11:30PM — 12:05 AM.
Weather is favorable for the upcoming launch — 11:16PM
The propellant load is beginning, and weather is looking favorable for tonight’s Falcon 9 launch, says SpaceX.
SpaceX shares launch livestream — 11:16PM
Watch the Falcon 9 launch live from Florida with SpaceX’s livestream on X.
Image of Falcon 9’s trajectory released — 11:16PM
Follow Falcon 9‘s journey into orbit. The reusable rocket separates into two after launch, with one part delivering the satellite to outer space and the other returning to a launchpad on Earth.
Falcon 9 has successfully lifted off — 11:54PM
Liftoff! Watch the exact moment the Falcon 9 left the Florida space station and began its journey.
Falcon 9 separates into two parts — 12:06AM
The Falcon 9 has completed its first stage, with one part of the rocket landing on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship.
GPS III-9 is deployed — 1:26AM
The GPS III-9 has been deployed, completing the second stage of the rocket’s launch.
“Mission Complete” — 1:40AM
The Falcon 9 has launched GPS III-9 to orbit, completing SpaceX’s third mission for the U.S. Space Force, according to SpaceX on Instagram.
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