PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
NROL-76
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: df8a584b-3ca5-43ca-86b8-6cbd0c66b5ac
Reported date: May 1, 2017 at 11:15 UTC
Last synced: 20 seconds ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1032 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
2TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
NEW BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: May 1, 2017
PAYLOAD →
NROL
National Security
NROOPERATOR
ClassifiedORBIT
15TOTAL LAUNCHES
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Full Thrust
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
24
SUCCESS RATE
96%
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:15 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-76?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 25 times with a 96% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-76 going to?
The NROL-76 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching NROL-76?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | NROL-76 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 1, 2017 at 11:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 20 seconds ago
●Launch Library 220 seconds ago
Launch ID: df8a584b-3ca5-43ca-86b8-6cbd0c66b5ac
●SpaceX API20 seconds ago
Booster B1032 — 2 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
●YouTube Video Search1 day ago
1 video discovered
