flown by SpaceX USA

Iridium NEXT-2

Success
JUN 25201720:25:14 UTC

Second batch of ten Iridium NEXT satellites and the debut of SpaceX's new titanium grid fins. The aluminium fins used previously had approached their thermal limits during reentry; the titanium replacements ran cooler, improved control authority at high angles of attack, and became a standard feature on subsequent Falcon 9 boosters.

launched from SLC-4E Vandenberg

aboard Falcon 9 Full Thrust F9-037 into LEO

Booster

B1036.1

Landed on drone ship · JRTI

Payload

Iridium NEXT-2 (10 satellites)

Communications

last updated May 30, 2026