Update by the edhat staff
May 22, 2024

SpaceX successfully launched its NROL-146 mission early Wednesday morning.

The Falcon 9 rocket departed from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 1:00 a.m.

This was the 16th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, Transporter-9, and nine Starlink missions.

SpaceX Planning NROL-146 Mission Launch Early Wednesday

By the edhat staff
May 21, 2024

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, May 22 for a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-146 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Liftoff is targeted for 1:00 a.m., with backup opportunities available until 3:28 a.m. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, May 23 starting at 1:14 a.m.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 10 minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the 16th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, Transporter-9, and nine Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.