Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-85

The Falcon 9 Block 5 launch, NROL-85, is a classified government mission carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission's primary objective is to deploy a satellite into Low Earth Orbit, which will provide critical intelligence gathering capabilities. This mission is significant as it contributes to the ongoing development of the NRO's satellite constellation, enhancing the nation's ability to gather and analyze strategic information. Notably, this launch marks the 13th flight of a previously used Falcon 9 Block 5 booster, demonstrating the reusability and efficiency of SpaceX's Block 5 variant. The mission is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on April 17, 2022, at 13:13:12 UTC.

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