Blastoff! SpaceX launches US spy satellites on 100th Falcon 9 flight of 2024

NROL-167 is the fourth launch supporting the NRO's "proliferated architecture," a constellation consisting of "numerous, smaller satellites designed for capability and resilience," according to the agency. We don't know much about these spacecraft or their activities, which isn't surprising; NRO satellites' work tends to be classified.

Credit: SpaceX

[dennisk]

After watching NASA for years, this is so remarkable; getting the main stage to land on a barge. The onboard video is so special to have. Gives perspective to the altitude and velocity.

[Franklin-jjjz]

!00th launch. Not !00th launch ever, !00th launch this year and it's only October. Let that sink in.

[agustinvelazques]

Love the view of the sky below, instead of on top like am used to! Awesome flight SpaceX team!

[markconley]

An average of a launch every 3 days...that's insane!

[richardseton]

Great coverage as always, and thanks Jessie, great commentary!

[Eric-jouh]

I never tire of watching these launches.👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[Shadowsil]

This is starting to become normal. It's still amazing! But normal.

[c.a.nixiii]

So nice to see the FULL screen view of the entire decent of the Stage 1 booster. That is rare as they usually cut back to the Stage 2. And they have finally gotten the video solid all the way down! Nice!

[joshnjade]

20:00 request of the customer. Damn this launch was really important.

[RonaldDouglass-ct]

Does this mean that this rocket has been launched 100 times? I'm new to following this. I have seen some amazing things. I watched the moon landing and walk when I was 12 but this is so off the chart!

[CyberBusker]

I love Elon when he sticks to science and not ugly politics. He is a true visionary

[looboy]

Nice break from the Hawthorne Hollorers.

[santa-johnenoch]

Never tire seeing Falcon 9 landing!👍♥️🧑‍🦳🧑‍🎄♥️👍

[MakaiMauka]

Landing drone ship name never gets old!

[davecrupel]

1:28
Wow. I've never seen a condensed gas just to the ground like that.

Really puts into perspective just how extremely cold that stuff is.

[christinamlaverty]

I find it quite mesmerising & nail biting in equal measure. Utterly awesome. 😮

[rickbase]

Is that number correct? 100 launches in 2024? That's nuts.

Signed: NASA

[hoffbd]

Nice job SpaceX. Be proud that you alone are keeping America relevant in spaceflight!

[Super-J]

It is so fking awesome that this is normal!!

[guntherdc]

Man this is so awesome.. It got me interested in Space flights.. Go SpaceX !