Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-172
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.
Launch Replay
Launch Details
Date & Time
NET Mon, May 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM PT
Window: 7:13 PM – 7:28 PM PT
Mission
NROL-172
Orbit
N/A
Launch Recap
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches NROL-172
Recap of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, May 11, 2026. Mission successful.
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Viewing Guide
Where to Watch This Launch
8 spots across the 805 — line up with the beam to know where to face. Launching from SLC-4E.
Coral dashed line shows the approximate flight path for the first ~200 miles after liftoff. Derived from the target orbit (N/A) — actual trajectory may vary by a few degrees.
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