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SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)

SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force in gorgeous sunset liftoff from California (video, photos)

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SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California on the evening of Nov. 6, 2026, in a sunset liftoff. It marked the company's 125th launch of 2026.

SpaceX launched a classified mission for the U.S. Space Force from California this evening (Nov. 6). It was the company's 125th liftoff of 2026.

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