SpaceX Successfully Launches 13 Satellites for US Space Force Amid Weather Concerns

SpaceX is set to launch 13 military satellites for the US Space Force's Space Development Agency (SDA) today. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base and is part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), which aims to provide global military communication and missile warning capabilities. This launch is the second in support of the PWSA, with the first mission occurring in April. The satellites will be part of the demonstration constellation called "Tranche 0," which will eventually consist of hundreds of small satellites. The Falcon 9's first stage is expected to land back at Vandenberg after launch.