SpaceX NROL Launch Mission Successful on Thursday

Update by the edhat staff
October 24, 2024

On Thursday, October 24 at 10:13 a.m., Falcon 9 launched the NROL-167 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

This was the 21st flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-113, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, SDA-0B, and 14 Starlink missions.

Watch the full launch below:

Watch Falcon 9 launch the @NatReconOfc’s NROL-167 mission from pad 4E in California https://t.co/T6fHuw1gRd

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 24, 2024

Vandenberg Space Force Base Prepares for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Thursday

By the edhat staff
October 23, 2024

In a mission scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Guardians and Airmen are set to support SpaceX in the launch of the NROL-167 mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.

The launch window is expected to open at 10:13 a.m. and close by 11:00 a.m., emanating from Space Launch Complex 4.

The NROL-167 mission is under the aegis of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), tasked with providing satellite reconnaissance. While the specifics of the payload remain classified, the successful deployment of NROL-167 is crucial for national security and intelligence-gathering capabilities.

The Falcon 9’s first stage is anticipated to perform a precision landing on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship post-stage separation.

Space enthusiasts and spectators worldwide will have the opportunity to witness the launch live, thanks to a webcast hosted by SpaceX. The broadcast is scheduled to start approximately five minutes before liftoff and will be available on the SpaceX X page: @SpaceX.