SpaceX launches classified mission for the US Space Force (video)

SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California this evening (Oct. 15). A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base today at 8:01 p.m. EDT (5:01 p.m. local time; 0001 GMT on Oct. 16), rising into clear blue skies above the Golden State's central coast. Such visibly striking launches are far from guaranteed; Van

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  1. SpaceX Launches Classified USSF-129 Mission: SpaceX successfully launched a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 15, 2026.
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  3. Most Frequent Launch Providers by Count: SpaceX dominates the current orbital launch market, setting records for mission cadence that dwarf traditional competitors.

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