SPACEX
Falcon Heavy | NROL-97
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Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon HeavyAGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
NROL-97
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 4651fd8a-43de-4166-bf8f-c168b3bd1d2c
Reported date: Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
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BOOSTER — B1072
#4THIS FLIGHT
3TOTAL FLIGHTS
3/3LANDINGS
61dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
First flight: Jun 25, 2024Previous flight: Aug 30, 2026
BOOSTER — B1104
#2THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
61dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
First flight: Aug 30, 2026Previous flight: Aug 30, 2026
BOOSTER — Unknown FH →
NEW BOOSTER
VEHICLE — Falcon Heavy →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Heavy
FLIGHTS
13
SUCCESSES
13
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Falcon Heavy is a variant of the Falcon 9 full thrust launch vehicle and consists of a standard Falcon 9 rocket core, with two additional boosters derived from the Falcon 9 first stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 launch?
The Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for NROL-97?
The Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 mission uses the Falcon Heavy rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon Heavy has flown 13 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-97 going to?
The NROL-97 mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching NROL-97?
The Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 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
Sep 8, 2026 16:18 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Sep 8, 2026 16:18 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 4651fd8a-43de-4166-bf8f-c168b3bd1d2c
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6
Mission Profile
NROL-97 is a Falcon Heavy mission operated by SpaceX set to lift off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on October 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a government/top secret mission to Unknown. The first stage, booster B1072, is making its 4th flight, returning to service just 61 days after its previous mission.