This launch may indicate SpaceX's growing role in national security missions. The simultaneous scheduling of multiple launches suggests a high level of operational tempo, which could benefit SpaceX's commercial and government customers alike and may set a precedent for future launch cadence.
Heavy Lift Rocket Prepares for National Reconnaissance Office Launch
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket has gone vertical at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in preparation for its NROL-97 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch is currently scheduled for NET 23:53 EDT on Thursday, Oct. 1, and will be part of a busy day that also includes a Crew-13 launch and docking, as well as a Transporter mission from Vandenberg. This was reported by an unknown source.
This launch may indicate SpaceX's growing role in national security missions. The simultaneous scheduling of multiple launches suggests a high level of operational tempo, which could benefit SpaceX's commercial and government customers alike and may set a precedent for future launch cadence.
Heavy Lift Rocket Prepares for National Reconnaissance Office Launch
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket has gone vertical at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in preparation for its NROL-97 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch is currently scheduled for NET 23:53 EDT on Thursday, Oct. 1, and will be part of a busy day that also includes a Crew-13 launch and docking, as well as a Transporter mission from Vandenberg. This was reported by an unknown source.