Thirteenth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities.
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Falcon 9
NROL-172
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T-0 (UTC)02:13 UTC
LanceurFalcon 9
StatutSuccess
T-0 (UTC)12 mai 2026 à 02:13 UTC
LanceurFalcon 9
Pas de tirSpace Launch Complex 4E
PaysUSA
TypeGovernment/Top Secret
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