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NROL-97

Falcon Heavy launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on October 2, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 2, 2026 · 03:54 UTCLaunch 2026-228Launch no. 7,417 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 2, 2026, 03:54
Launch designation
2026-228
Mission
NROL-97
Flight name
USA 708
Vehicle flight ID
014/B1106.1
Flight code
B1072.4,B1104.2

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 7082026-228ANORAD 100953National Reconnaissance Office———

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