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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  1. Launch Vehicle and Timing: The mission utilized a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off precisely at 5:01 p.m. local time (8:01 p.m. EDT).
  2. Launch Site Logistics: The launch took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base, a key location for polar orbit trajectories required by many military satellites.
  3. Payload Classification Status: Details regarding the specific satellite capabilities and mission objectives remain classified under the U.S. Space Force's national security directives.

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