# SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)

Source: [Latest from Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-2nd-mystery-mission-for-us-space-force-in-6-day-span-photos) · 2026-11-12 · Space
Page: https://themorning.science/story/spacex-launches-2nd-mystery-mission-for-us-space-force-in-6-day-span-photos-968e73a2fac6ede3
Kind: launch · Impact: low

## In brief

- SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Nov. 11, 2026.
- The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 11:36 p.m. EST (8:36 p.m. local time).
- It was the second classified Space Force flight for SpaceX within a six-day span.

## Why it matters

The mission's purpose is classified, so its scientific implications cannot be assessed from the sources. The story mainly documents the frequency of SpaceX's national security launches for the Space Force.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: SpaceX launches classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base

## Coverage

- [SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-2nd-mystery-mission-for-us-space-force-in-6-day-span-photos) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-12

Tags: spacex, falcon 9, us space force, classified launch, vandenberg

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