MISSION OVERVIEW
Tenth 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 DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
NROL-145
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 121ae1a6-dfff-4f31-9111-7841c2f09e86
Reported date: Apr 20, 2025 at 12:29 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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BOOSTER — B1082 →
#12THIS FLIGHT
20TOTAL FLIGHTS
20/20LANDINGS
56dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 3, 2024Previous flight: Feb 23, 2025
PAYLOAD →
NROL
National Security
NROOPERATOR
ClassifiedORBIT
15TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
563
SUCCESSES
562
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 is scheduled for Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for NROL-145?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 563 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-145 going to?
The NROL-145 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-145?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-145 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 20, 2025 at 12:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:37 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 20, 2025 16:23 UTC
NRO reaches milestone with over 200 satellites deployed in two yearsThe NROL-145 mission lifted off Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 8:29 a.m. Eastern. The post…
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Launch ID: 121ae1a6-dfff-4f31-9111-7841c2f09e86
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