— SpaceX launches US spy satellite, lands rocket in flawless Easter flight NROL-167 was SpaceX's 105th rocket launch of 2024 overall. In addition to the Falcon 9 flights, the company has launched two Falcon Heavy missions and three test flights of its Starship megarocket. The most recent Falcon Heavy launch, on Oct. 14, sent NASA's Europa Clipper probe toward the Jupiter system. The most recent Starship test flight occurred a day earlier and featured an unprecedented catch of the vehicle's first-stage booster by the "chopstick" arms of the launch tower. Every launch from here on out will add to SpaceX's record total for the year. The company's previous high mark was 98 liftoffs, set in 2023. Editor's note: This story was updated at 1:35 p.m. ET on Oct. 24 with news of successful launch and rocket landing. Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: community@space.com.