A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch at 3:09 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as part of the NROL-95 mission. The launch, which will carry a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, has a backup window at 2:55 a.m. Friday. The mission marks the first-stage booster’s seventh flight and could produce a sonic boom during its landing attempt. Residents in Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Indian River, Seminole, Volusia, Polk, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties may hear the boom, though the exact experience depends on weather conditions. SpaceX warned residents to expect the noise about eight minutes after liftoff if the booster lands at Landing Zone 2 south of the launch pad. Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron reports a 70% chance of favorable conditions for the Thursday launch, dropping to 65% if delayed 24 hours. A weak frontal boundary in north Florida could bring remnant storms and cloud cover, potentially affecting visibility. If the mission proceeds, it will be the 49th orbital launch from the Space Coast in 2026. SpaceX has conducted 42 of those missions, while United Launch Alliance has flown five times this year, including one with its Vulcan rocket and four with Atlas V. Blue Origin has launched its New Glenn rocket once, and NASA has flown its Space Launch System rocket once. The NROL-95 mission is the latest in a series of national security launches from the Space Coast, with SpaceX playing a dominant role in the region’s growing commercial space industry. The company’s reuse of the Falcon 9 booster underscores its ongoing efforts to reduce costs and increase launch frequency. Residents near the Space Coast are advised to stay informed about the launch window and potential noise from the mission.