SpaceX conducted secret space missions for the U.S. military

In the past week, SpaceX conducted two secret missions for the U.S. military, named USSF-432 and USSF-627, with no disclosed objectives. Both launches occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base using Falcon 9 rockets, on November 6 and November 12, respectively. Experts speculate that the payloads may have included Starshield satellites for global tracking of potential targets. This launch marked the 120th Falcon 9 mission this year, falling short of last year's record of 165 launches, which included 122 Starlink satellite deployments. SpaceX has a history of executing classified missions for U.S. government agencies, including a notable launch visible from Hungary last year.