SpaceX just sent up a secretive satellite—no one's saying who it's for or what it's for—on one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Florida. The launch went smoothly, placing the satellite into a high-altitude orbit where it can eventually settle into a fixed position over Earth.

Editor’s Note: Mystery missions like this aren’t uncommon in the space industry—governments and companies often keep details under wraps for security or competitive reasons. But it’s a reminder of how routine SpaceX has made these launches, even when there’s a layer of secrecy involved. For space watchers, it’s another sign of the growing privatization and quiet maneuvering in orbit.