SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95
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Jul 30, 2026 at 07:10 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
NROL-95
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 24675e3d-2458-48a3-8c70-5196e44d4dc3
Reported date: Jul 30, 2026 at 07:10 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
SPACEX API
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SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 30, 2026 at 10:18 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJul 30, 2026 at 07:24 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJul 23, 2026 at 16:48 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
Jul 23, 2026 at 16:48 UTCJul 30, 2026 06:37 → Jul 30, 2026 07:09 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1096 →
#7THIS FLIGHT
7TOTAL FLIGHTS
7/7LANDINGS
75dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 2 SUCCESS
First flight: Jul 16, 2025Previous flight: May 15, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
618
SUCCESSES
617
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-95 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95 is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:10 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-95?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 618 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-95 going to?
The NROL-95 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-95?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-95 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
Aug 3, 2026 12:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 30, 2026 10:18 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 30, 2026 07:24 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 29, 2026 23:15 UTC
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for National Reconnaissance OfficeThe NROL-95 mission will be the third payload for the National Reconnaissance Office launched under the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 procurement. Liftoff from…
Spaceflight Now
Jul 23, 2026 16:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
Jul 30, 2026 06:37 UTC u2192 Jul 30, 2026 07:09 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 23, 2026 16:48 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 20, 2026 14:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jul 20, 2026 14:36 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 30, 2026 at 07:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 24675e3d-2458-48a3-8c70-5196e44d4dc3
●Spaceflight News API20 minutes ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
Mission Profile
NROL-95 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on July 30, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Unknown. The first stage, booster B1096, made its 7th flight, returning to service just 75 days after its previous mission. The launch was a success.