Mission NROL-172 is the second SpaceX launch for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office in the current year.
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SpaceX has launched satellites into orbit for the U.S. intelligence service as part of the NROL-172 mission, according to TASS.
This is the second contract in 2026 between Elon Musk's company and the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. Details of the satellite configuration and their purpose are not disclosed.