A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) NROL-95 mission in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), System Delta 80, Space Launch Delta 45, and SpaceX from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 3:10 a.m. on 30 July 2026. This mission carries a national security payload designed, built, and operated by the NRO. Following stage separation, the first stage landed on Landing Zone 2 (LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

This was the seventh flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched KF-01, IMAP, NROL-77, GPS III-9, CRS-34, and one Starlink mission.

About the mission patch:

The ferret, a clever creature, embodies agility and resilience—key traits for exploration. Its confident grin and bright eyes reflect a spirit of victory in a realm where determination meets adventure.

The bold phrase “We are the Champions” encapsulates the camaraderie and pride shared among those on this purposeful mission.

This patch invites onlookers into a world of creativity and innovation, reminding us that together we can overcome challenges and celebrate remarkable achievements.