MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
NROL-69
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c985cc7c-25ce-4bff-81ba-3b07334dae42
Reported date: Mar 24, 2025 at 17:48 UTC
Last synced: 24 seconds ago
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BOOSTER — B1092 →
#2THIS FLIGHT
10TOTAL FLIGHTS
10/10LANDINGS
25dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Feb 27, 2025Previous flight: Feb 27, 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-69 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-69 is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:48 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-69?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-69 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-69 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-69 going to?
The NROL-69 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-69?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-69 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-69 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 00:35 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 25, 2026 00:35 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 24, 2025 at 17:48 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 25, 2026 00:35 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 24, 2025 22:59 UTC
NRO expands spy satellite network with back-to-back SpaceX launchesThe NROL-69 mission launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The post NRO expands spy satellite network with back-to-back SpaceX launches appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceNews
Mar 24, 2025 16:07 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX Set to Launch Classified NROL-69 Mission from Florida Space CoastLive coverage: SpaceX Set to Launch Classified NROL-69 Mission from Florida Space Coast
The Launch Pad
Mar 24, 2025 11:52 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch national security satellite for NRO on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape CanaveralThe mission will be the fifth of 2025 featuring spacecraft developed by the National Reconnaissance Office. Liftoff of the NROL-69 mission from pad 40 is…
Spaceflight Now
Mar 9, 2021 22:57 UTC
Space Force awards ULA, SpaceX contracts for four national security missionsULA received $224. 2 million for two missions named USSF-112 and USSF-87. SpaceX got $159.7 million for USSF-36 and NROL-69.
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Launch ID: c985cc7c-25ce-4bff-81ba-3b07334dae42
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