The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance-built Delta IV-Heavy Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle from Space Launch Complex 37 at 5:58 p.m. (EST), carrying a classified National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satellite.
“The tremendous ULA, NRO and Air Force partnership once again delivered success,” said Lt. Col. William Heuck, 5th Space Launch Squadron commander.
The largest of the Delta IV family, the Heavy version features three Common Booster Cores mounted together.
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