MISSION OVERVIEW
Ninth 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-192
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: 88675d6b-d504-4aa6-9175-69a8610a40dd
Reported date: Apr 12, 2025 at 12:25 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
SPACEX API
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This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1071 →
#24THIS FLIGHT
32TOTAL FLIGHTS
32/32LANDINGS
60dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 2, 2022Previous flight: Feb 11, 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-192 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-192 is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:25 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-192?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-192 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-192 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is NROL-192 going to?
The NROL-192 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-192?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-192 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-192 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 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 12, 2025 at 12:25 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 12, 2025 02:24 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starshield satellites for the NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from VandenbergThe NROL-192 mission will the 10th to date supporting the National Reconnaissance Officeu2019s (NRO) proliferated architecture satellite constellation. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg…
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 88675d6b-d504-4aa6-9175-69a8610a40dd
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1 article matched
●SpaceX API6 hours ago
Booster B1071 — 32 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.63, -120.61
●YouTube Video Search6 days ago
4 videos discovered
