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NROL-97

TBDGovernment/Top SecretN/A
Monday, December 31, 2029 at 12:00 AM UTC
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Falcon Heavy
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Mission Overview

Falcon Heavy, provided by SpaceX, is set to launch the NROL-97 mission from Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, on December 31, 2029, at 12:00 AM UTC. SpaceX will utilize its Falcon Heavy launch vehicle for this mission, which is scheduled to deliver a classified payload. The mission, designated as NROL-97, is a government/top secret mission for the US National Reconnaissance Office. Falcon Heavy's capabilities make it a suitable choice for this launch, and SpaceX is responsible for ensuring the successful deployment of the payload.

Aboard the rocket, the payload is a classified asset operated by the US National Reconnaissance Office, and its specific function is not disclosed due to the mission's government/top secret nature. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy will carry this payload to an unknown orbit, with the mission details and objectives remaining undisclosed. The launch of NROL-97 by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is an upcoming event, and the mission status is currently listed as TBD, indicating that the mission is still in the planning stages and further details will be released as necessary.

Payloads
1
Type
Government/Top Secret
Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Window
12:00 AM UTC – 12:00 AM UTC

Rocket

SpaceX
Falcon Heavy
SpaceX

Launch Site

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Orbit

N/A·Unknown Orbit

Launch Window

Opens12:00 AM UTC
Closes12:00 AM UTC

Launch Site Weather

21°CPartly cloudy
Wind4 km/h ESE
Humidity88%
Visibility16 km

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