Sent SpaceX in 2020 The astronauts will go into orbit for the first time And saw The explosive debut of its latest starship prototype. But it still has plans to wrap up 2020.
The Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch a new spy satellite from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning for US National Reconnaissance Office fees. The launch was originally scheduled for Thursday morning, but was pushed back a day after some irregular pressure readings triggered an auto toe-abortion.
The pressure in the upper phase liquid oxygen tank is slightly higher. The review is ongoing.
– Elon Musk (elonmusk) December 17, 2020
The classified National Security Mission has been designated NROL-109 and will be the sixth launch of 2020 for NROs.
Like most other NRO launches, this one also has some secret posters and slogans, its chest in the form of a cartoon gorilla and a line like “Peace by strength”.
The NRO explained on Twitter, “Gorillas are peaceful animals but can be fierce when needed.” Like gorillas, our # NROL 108 The mission remains constantly vigilant and ready to defend itself. ”
Gorillas are peaceful animals but can be fierce when needed. Like gorillas, ours # NROL 108 U.S. Demonstrating the NRO’s commitment to defending the warlords, interests and allies, the mission remains vigilant and ready to defend itself. Schedule NET December. 17 W / SpaceX pic.twitter.com/M5k7obXk08
– NRO (@netreconofc) December 14, 2020
a Recent NRO missionsOn November 13, the United Launch Alliance rode the Atlas V rocket, featuring a mysterious Lord of the Rings theme, including some mysterious scripts.
“I think we have some fans of the rings,” an NRO spokesman later told me via email.
Friday from 6 p.m. to P.T. The three-hour window (morning to noon) of the eruption seems to suit the weather forecast. The first phase of the Falcon 9 booster cap will attempt to make landing on the Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX will livestream this launch and you can watch it above.
