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Falcon Heavy flies first mission for US spy satellite agency
Original: Falcon Heavy flies its first mission for U.S. spy satellite agency
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket has flown its first mission carrying a payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the agency responsible for the country's spy satellites. The launch marks a milestone for the heavy-lift rocket, which until now had flown commercial and other government missions. The flight underscores the growing role of SpaceX vehicles in national security space launches.
Why now: The launch represents Falcon Heavy's first national security mission for the NRO, a notable milestone in US space launch capability.
SpaceXFalcon HeavyNational Reconnaissance OfficeUnited States
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