United Launch AllianceVulcan VC4SSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
NROL-88
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Summary
NROL-88 is expected to launch on an United Launch Alliance Vulcan VC4S from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA in 2027. It is United Launch Alliance's 197th launch, 3rd this year and humanity's 7,590th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 3rd Vulcan VC4S flight and the 1st this year. The payload is bound for Unknown (N/A).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- Vulcan VC4S · United Launch Alliance
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Government/Top Secret · Unknown (N/A)for NRO
- Milestone
- Planned as the 3rd Vulcan VC4S flight · 1st this yearUnited Launch Alliance's 197th launch3rd this yearhumanity's 7,590th orbital launch attempt59th orbital launch attempt this year
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About this launch
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office
Pad
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Planned as the 140th launch from Space Launch Complex 41, 3rd this year · 1,193rd from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
125 launches from this pad · 1,131 from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
167 days after the previous launch from this pad
Updates
Updated launch vehicle variant.
Show 1 earlier update
Adding launch
Nosu · 10/4/2025 · source
Questions
When does NROL-88 launch?
NROL-88 is scheduled in 2027.
Where can I watch NROL-88 live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching NROL-88?
Vulcan VC4S, flown by United Launch Alliance. Vulcan VC4S spec sheet
Where is NROL-88 launching from?
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is NROL-88 going to?
Unknown (N/A), a government/top secret mission.