Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-172

Mission Status

Awaiting official confirmation - current date is known with some certainty.

Mission Updates

May 1, 04:48 PM Cosmic_Penguin

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Mission Details

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.

Mission Type Government/Top Secret
Orbit Unknown
Launch Window 10:15 PM - 02:15 AM

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 577/578 (100%)

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.