USSF-481
T-7d 4h 56m until launch
Track Live on 3D Globe →| Rocket | Falcon 9 |
|---|---|
| Provider | SpaceX |
| Target Orbit | Polar Orbit |
| Status | Go for Launch |
| Launch Time | Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:44:00 UTC |
| Launch Pad | Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA |
Mission
A classified mission for the United States Space Force. It is possibly a batch of classified LEO satellites based on SpaceX’s Starshield satellite bus, based on locations of ascent rocket stage drop zones being fits with previous SDA Transport Layer launches.
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How to track USSF-481
- Open the live 3D globe — the launch pad (Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA) is pinned at its real coordinates.
- Watch the live countdown to lift-off and the planned ascent path.
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Frequently asked questions
When does USSF-481 launch?
The USSF-481 launch window opens Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:44:00 UTC from Space Launch Complex 4E — Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. ObjectTracer shows a live countdown to lift-off.
What rocket is launching USSF-481?
USSF-481 is set to fly on a Falcon 9 operated by SpaceX, targeting Polar Orbit.
How can I track USSF-481 live?
Open ObjectTracer's 3D globe to see the launch pad location, a real-time countdown and the rocket's trajectory. Tracking begins automatically near lift-off.
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