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SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California

SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission, USSF-385, from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026. The mission was carried out by a Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off at 7 a.m. PDT. This was SpaceX's third national security flight of the month and the fourth Starshield launch in 43 days.

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  • ✓ The USSF-385 mission was launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • ✓ This was SpaceX's third national security flight of the month.
  • ✓ The launch occurred on September 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. PDT.
  • ✓ The mission is part of the US Space Force's Starshield program.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The USSF-385 mission was successfully launched, marking the latest in a series of classified space missions for the US Space Force.

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  1. SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California

    SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission, USSF-385, from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2026. The mission was carried out by a Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off at 7 a.m. PDT. This was SpaceX's third national security flight of the month and the fourth Starshield launch in 43 days.

    Why it matters

    The launch is part of the US Space Force's efforts to build out its Starshield program. The classified nature of the mission means little is publicly known about what was sent into orbit or its intended purpose. SpaceX has been working closely with the US military on various classified missions.

    What is confirmed

    • The USSF-385 mission was launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
    • This was SpaceX's third national security flight of the month.
    • The launch occurred on September 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. PDT.
    • The mission is part of the US Space Force's Starshield program.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The SR-71 Blackbird has been pulled out of retirement by the US, but the reasons are unclear.

    What to watch next

    • Further details about the USSF-385 mission and its objectives
    • The impact of the Starshield program on US space capabilities
    • Any future announcements about the SR-71 Blackbird's role
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. Space — SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)
    2. Spaceflight Now — SpaceX Falcon 9 launches classified mission for U.S. Space Force from West Coast
    3. Yahoo Finance — SpaceX Just Launched Its 100th Block 5 Rocket: Elon Musk Is Building an Unshakable Financial Fortress
    4. KTLA — SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from California
    5. KeepTrack — USSF-385 Caps 4 Starshield Launches in 43 Days, X Report 26 Sep 2026
    6. KeepTrack — 4th USSF Launch in 6 Weeks Speeds Starshield Buildout, X Report 27 Sep 2026
    7. www.space.com — SpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video) | Space
    8. nypost.com — SpaceX launches classified mission for US Space Force in California
    9. www.thegatewaypundit.com — SpaceX Launches Classified U.S. Space Force Mission in California
    10. www.yahoo.com — SpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from ...
    11. www.upi.com — SpaceX launches secret payload from California - UPI.com
    12. www.youtube.com — Blastoff! SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission ...
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