# SpaceX Launch: NROL-172 Spy Sats

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-05-10T23:17:34+00:00
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## Resource

SpaceX prepares for Falcon nine launch from Vandenberg, carrying NROL-one seventy-two satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch is set for May eleventh at 2:48 p.m. Pacific Time, with a backup slot on the following day. Arizonans can spot the streak from high ground, and SpaceX offers live streaming online. This mission marks the thirteenth in the NROs proliferated architecture, with SpaceX continuing to deliver for military and NASA projects. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2bbc79e6a6a5825a

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