Mission details
| Launched | January 17, 2026 at 04:39 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Government/Top Secret |
| Customer | National Reconnaissance Office |
| Booster | B1100, 2nd flight (54 days since the last) |
| Landing | Landed: landing zone LZ-4 |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-25 21:52 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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NROL-105 questions
When did NROL-105 launch?
SpaceX launched NROL-105 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA on January 17, 2026 at 04:39 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew NROL-105?
Booster B1100 flew for the 2nd time, 54 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-4.
Where can I watch NROL-105 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 25, 2026.