Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-172
Launch Successful
4 days ago • 5/11/2026, 10:28:00 PM
Mission Description
Thirteenth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities.
Launch Videos
NROL-172 Mission
NROL-172 Mission
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GO! - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - NROL-172 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
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Live: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from California on a mission for U.S. spy satellite agency
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SpaceX NROL-172
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Mission Updates
Launch Details
Launch Window
5/11/2026, 10:28:00 PM
to 5/12/2026, 2:28:00 AM
Rocket Details
Falcon 9 Block 5
Family: Falcon
Variant: Block 5
Launch Facility
Space Launch Complex 4E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
