SpaceXlaunched
Falcon Heavy | NROL-97
Government/Top Secret
Oct1
11:54 PM ET
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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LIFTOFF!
LC-39A
Conditions at LaunchGO
77%
Wind
Great
Lightning
Great
Sea State
Fair
Historical
Fair
Clouds
Fair
Rain
Good
Mission
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office.
Lighting Conditions
Nighttime
Sun -59° NW
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Best Viewing Spots for This Launch
Top places to watch Falcon Heavy | NROL-97 launch from LC-39A:
- Space View Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Rotary Riverfront Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Cocoa Beach Pier — restrooms · parking · free
- Max Brewer Bridge · parking · free