UPDATE: SpaceX launching classified mission from Vandenberg on Monday
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Key Points:
- The Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying the NROL-172 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office has been delayed to approximately 7:10 p.m. on Monday, May 11.
- The original launch time was scheduled for 3:28 p.m. on May 11, with a backup launch opportunity available on Tuesday, May 12 at 3:15 p.m.
- The first stage booster being used is on its second flight, having previously launched a Starlink mission.
- After stage separation, the booster is expected to land on SpaceX’s droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean.
- A live webcast of the launch will begin about 10 minutes before liftoff and can be viewed on the SpaceX website and on X at @SpaceX.