Mission details
| Launched | October 2, 2026 at 03:54 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon Heavy |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| Mission type | Government/Top Secret |
| Customer | National Reconnaissance Office |
| Booster 1 | B1106, 1st flight |
| Landing 1 | No landing attempt |
| Booster 2 | B1104, 2nd flight (32 days since the last) |
| Landing 2 | Landed: landing zone LZ-1 |
| Booster 3 | B1072, 4th flight (32 days since the last) |
| Landing 3 | Landed: landing zone LZ-2 |
Times in UTC. Data from SpaceX and Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-25 16:04 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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NROL-97 questions
When did NROL-97 launch?
SpaceX launched NROL-97 on a Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on October 2, 2026 at 03:54 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew NROL-97?
Booster B1106 flew for the 1st time, and was not recovered. Booster B1104 flew for the 2nd time, 32 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-1. Booster B1072 flew for the 4th time, 32 days after its previous flight, and landed at LZ-2.
Where can I watch NROL-97 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 25, 2026.