Mission details
| Launched | December 9, 2025 at 19:16 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Government/Top Secret |
| Customer | National Reconnaissance Office |
| Booster | B1096, 4th flight (28 days since the last) |
| Landing | Landed: landing zone LZ-2 |
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-77 questions
When did NROL-77 launch?
SpaceX launched NROL-77 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on December 9, 2025 at 19:16 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew NROL-77?
Booster B1096 flew for the 4th time, 28 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-2.
Where can I watch NROL-77 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 25, 2026.