May 12
4:15 pm UTC
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Summary: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the NROL-172 mission on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM (UTC).
Live Launch Video
If a live video stream is available for this launch, it will be shown here*.
Details & More Info
Mission / Payload: NROL-172
Tags / Other Info: Reconnaissance Satellite
Launch Provider: SpaceX
Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9
Launchpad: SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, United States
Launch Window opens: Unknown
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Conditions: Mainly Clear
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Weather updated: 2 May 10:02 am UTC
See also: Upcoming SpaceX launches
* Video coverage varies between launch providers — sometimes we get several hours of lead-up video with commentary, sometimes it's just a few minutes with minimal audio. This page will be updated if/when the provider makes the video stream available.
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