SpaceXscheduled
Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer A
Government/Top Secret
Dec30
7:00 PM ET
Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Countdown
T-122d 11:14:39
Unknown Pad
Launch ConfidenceGO
72%
“High chance of launch. Great time to visit!”
Weather forecast available in ~116 days
Mission
Classified mission launched by the Space Development Agency (SDA) for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer.
Lighting Conditions
Nighttime
Sun -18° WSW
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Best Viewing Spots for This Launch
Top places to watch Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer A launch from Unknown Pad:
- Space View Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Rotary Riverfront Park — restrooms · parking · free
- Cocoa Beach Pier — restrooms · parking · free
- Alan Shepard Park — restrooms · parking · free