SpaceX launches a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force, designated USSF-153. Multiple outlets report that the payload’s details are not publicly disclosed, with the mission described as carrying an undisclosed number of satellites for the Space Force.
The launch is scheduled from SpaceX’s Pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The liftoff is set for a three-hour launch window that opens at 8:37 a.m. PDT (11:37 a.m. EDT / 15:37 UTC).
In terms of coverage, Spaceflight Now emphasizes live reporting and the timing of the launch window, while Space.com highlights the availability of live viewing for the mission. Neither outlet provides specifics on the payload beyond its classified nature and designation, reflecting the limited information available publicly for Space Force missions of this type.
