Launch Successful
NROL-172
SpaceX
Falcon 9 | Block 5
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 May 12, 02:13:50
Mission Overview
Description
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.
B1097 Landing
The Falcon 9 first stage B1097 has landed on ASDS OCISLY after its 9th flight.
Type
Government/Top Secret
Target Orbit
Unknown (N/A)
Rocket Details
Description
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Height
70 m
Diameter
3.65 m