SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 NROL-149
Falcon 9 Block 5
Status
Success
Date
17 DEC 2024
13:19
Mission Overview
Sixth batch of satellites for a reconnaissance satellite constellation built by SpaceX and Northrop Grumman for the National Reconnaissance Office to provide imaging and other reconnaissance capabilities.
Rocket
Falcon 9 Block 5
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Rocket Details
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
Height
70 m
Diameter
3.65 m
Launch Mass
549 T
Thrust
7,607 kN