Watch as SpaceX launches the Falcon 9 USSF-385 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Payload:
While classified, analysts suspect the payload consists of Starshield satellites—SpaceX’s government variant of Starlink providing secure LEO communications and Earth observation. Official webcast coverage will likely end after stage separation due to national security protocols.
This marks the 10th flight for the first-stage booster supporting this launch, which previously flew the NROL-95 mission and eight Starlink flights. Following stage separation, the booster will target an autonomous touchdown on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
Mission Highlights:
Payload: Classified U.S. Space Force payload (Likely Starshield)
Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Booster History: 10th flight for the first-stage booster
Recovery Operations: Touchdown on "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship
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Video Credit: SpaceX / X.com
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