Arizona Skywatch: SpaceX Launch Alert

SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from California early Thursday morning, and if the weather holds, Arizona skywatchers could witness a dazzling nighttime show as the 230-foot rocket soars southeast toward low-Earth orbit to deploy military reconnaissance satellites. With a launch window between 1:54 and 2:29 AM PT, early risers or night owls have a shot — or you can stream it live from SpaceX’s website if you’re staying in. This mission, NROL-179, is part of a critical effort to boost U.S. surveillance capabilities, and the Falcon 9’s reliable performance makes it a favorite for high-stakes space missions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/886db3f3a92f774c