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space2 years ago•2 min saved

ULA's Delta IV Heavy set for classified NRO mission launch.

United Launch Alliance is set to launch the penultimate Delta IV Heavy rocket with the NROL-68 mission from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket consists of 3 core boosters and produces 2.1 million lbs of thrust at liftoff. The launch was delayed due to an undisclosed issue during pre-launch checkouts. The launch window extends until 7:45 AM ET and weather conditions will be monitored. The payload is classified and the live stream will end after payload fairing separation.

via TESLARATI|

#delta-iv-heavy #national-reconnaissance-office #nrol-68

space2 years ago•10 min saved

Penultimate Delta IV Heavy rocket launches classified NROL-68 mission.

United Launch Alliance's penultimate Delta IV Heavy rocket will launch the NROL-68 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Cape Canaveral. The true nature and purpose of the mission remains classified, but the use of a Delta IV Heavy rocket and launch site suggest a low-inclination mission targeting a geosynchronous or geostationary orbit with a heavy payload. The mission is expected to carry an Orion satellite, which requires a trisector fairing made of aluminium. Delta IV Heavy's final flight is scheduled for next year with the NROL-70 mission.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#cape-canaveral #delta-iv-heavy #national-reconnaissance-office