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INTRUDER?

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 9, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 9, 2025 · 19:16 UTCLaunch 2025-291Launch no. 7,152 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 9, 2025, 19:16
Launch designation
2025-291
Mission
INTRUDER?
Flight name
USA 590
Vehicle flight ID
578/B1096.4 F577
Flight code
NROL-77

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 5702025-291ANORAD 66992National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.