Watch SpaceX launch 21 'data transport' satellites for US military today

SpaceX is launching 21 data transport satellites today, July 16, for the U.S. military. These satellites are part of the advanced new Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation. The rocket launch, taking place from Vandenberg, will deliver these recon satellites into orbit. This mission is being streamed live, with the launch occurring near Arizona. The operation focuses on expanding the military's reconnaissance and data transport capabilities through the deployment of these specific orbital assets.