<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with a mysterious payload, referred to as 'Commercial GTO-1,' for a secret customer.</li><li>The mission is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and aims to deploy a satellite, reportedly named Dror 1, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.</li><li>The satellite is designed for geostationary Earth orbit communication and is part of Israel's national interests for communication independence.</li><li>This secretive mission is not uncommon for SpaceX, with previous undisclosed launches for national security reasons, such as for the National Reconnaissance Office and the U.S. Space Force.</li></ul>

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