
"SpaceX Successfully Launches Advanced Weather Satellite for U.S. Space Force"
SpaceX successfully launched the USSF-62 mission, carrying the U.S. Space Force's first Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The satellite, built by Ball Aerospace, will collect weather data crucial for military planning and operations globally. This launch marks SpaceX's 37th mission in 2024 and the second national security space launch of the year, demonstrating the company's continued involvement in military space programs.