NROL 87

Falcon 9 is set to launch NROL 87 from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA on February 2, 2022 at 08:27 PM UTC, placing the payload in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit, courtesy of SpaceX. The launch marks a significant event in the broader programme of classified missions for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

The NROL 87 payload, a classified asset, is part of a series of secret satellites designed to provide critical intelligence to the U.S. government. With the Falcon 9's capabilities, the payload was efficiently deployed into its designated orbit, further expanding the scope of the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office's reconnaissance capabilities, thanks to the reliable launch services provided by SpaceX.