Defense Space announcement HTML

We’re implementing some exciting updates this weekend, so you might encounter occasional issues. Be sure to come back on Monday and check out our dedicated Defense and Space channels!

SpaceX Launches Third Set Of New NRO Satellites

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the NROL-113 mission Sept. 5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Credit: SpaceX
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle carried the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) NROL-113 mission to orbit Sept. 5 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, in the third launch supporting the NRO’s new proliferated satellite architecture. The rocket launched from Vandenberg’s Space Launch...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

Subscription Required

 

SpaceX Launches Third Set Of New NRO Satellites is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.