SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179
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Jun 19, 2026 at 08:50 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Fourteenth 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-179
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 4ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5d4099bf-a0be-4f54-b236-b6ab3aed4146
Reported date: Jun 19, 2026 at 08:50 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
SPACEX API
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IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 19, 2026 at 11:38 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 19, 2026 at 08:54 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Jun 19, 2026 at 05:08 UTCJun 19, 2026 08:40 → Jun 19, 2026 08:50 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.8 hrs)
Jun 17, 2026 at 16:28 UTCJun 18, 2026 08:54 → Jun 19, 2026 08:40 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 13, 2026 at 22:23 UTC
SUCCESS → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 10, 2026 at 13:17 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.8 hrs)
Jun 10, 2026 at 13:17 UTCJun 17, 2026 09:08 → Jun 18, 2026 08:54 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1103 →
#3THIS FLIGHT
3TOTAL FLIGHTS
3/3LANDINGS
30dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 4 SUCCESS
First flight: Apr 7, 2026Previous flight: May 20, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
602
SUCCESSES
600
SUCCESS RATE
99.7%
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-179 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179 is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:50 AM 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-179?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 602 times with a 99.7% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-179 going to?
The NROL-179 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-179?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179 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
Jun 20, 2026 11:23 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 19, 2026 11:38 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 19, 2026 08:54 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 19, 2026 05:08 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Jun 19, 2026 08:40 UTC u2192 Jun 19, 2026 08:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 17, 2026 16:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.8 hours
Jun 18, 2026 08:54 UTC u2192 Jun 19, 2026 08:40 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 13, 2026 22:23 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 10, 2026 13:17 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.8 hours
Jun 17, 2026 09:08 UTC u2192 Jun 18, 2026 08:54 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 10, 2026 13:17 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 9, 2026 12:47 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 9, 2026 12:47 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 19, 2026 at 08:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @planet4589 on X
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5d4099bf-a0be-4f54-b236-b6ab3aed4146
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
Mission Profile
NROL-179 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on June 19, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Unknown. The first stage, booster B1103, made its 3rd flight, returning to service just 30 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.