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NRO Starshield C3

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 17, 2026, carrying 9 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 17, 2026 · 04:39 UTCLaunch 2026-011Launch no. 7,192 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 17, 2026, 04:39
Launch designation
2026-011
Mission
NRO Starshield C3
Flight name
NROL-105
Vehicle flight ID
591/B1100.2 F590
Flight code
NRO PA12 (09)

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
15.5 t
Payloads
9
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 5722026-011ANORAD 67484National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5732026-011BNORAD 67485National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5742026-011CNORAD 67486National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5752026-011DNORAD 67487National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5762026-011ENORAD 67488National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5772026-011FNORAD 67489National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5782026-011GNORAD 67490National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5792026-011HNORAD 67491National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 kgIn orbit
USA 5802026-011JNORAD 67492National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging800 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.