The US Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 30 partnered with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and SpaceX to launch a successful mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The NROL-153 mission was launched on January 9, 2025, at 10:53 p.m. EST, marking a significant milestone for US space operations.
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