$SPCX Launches Classified USSF-259 National Security Mission

$SPCX has launched the classified USSF-259 national security mission aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The mission adds another U.S. national security launch to SpaceX’s growing defense and government portfolio.
Falcon 9 booster B1097 is flying for the 13th time, highlighting the company’s continued reliance on rapid booster reuse to lower launch costs and increase flight cadence.
Recovery is planned on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You.
Because the payload is classified, details about the spacecraft and mission objectives have not been publicly disclosed.
For $SPCX, the launch reinforces its position as a key launch provider for U.S. national security missions while also demonstrating the operational maturity of the Falcon 9 fleet.