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US launches reconnaissance satellite

NROL-15 launched by upgraded Delta IV Heavy

Started by Waspie_Dwarf , Jun 30 2012 09:22 AM

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#1 Waspie_Dwarf

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Posted 30 June 2012 - 09:22 AM

United Launch Alliance Upgraded Delta IV Heavy Rocket Successfully Launches Payload for the National Reconnaissance Office

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Friday, June 29, 2012

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 here at 9:15 a.m. EDT today. Designated NROL-15, the mission is in support of national defense.

"Today's successful launch of the NROL-15 mission is the third of four launches for the NRO this year and the second EELV launch for the NRO in just nine days," said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Mission Operations. "We congratulate the combined NRO, U.S. Air Force and ULA team along with our mission partners for their continued focus on mission success as we deliver the critical capabilities to support the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines."

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Posted 30 June 2012 - 07:56 PM

It would be so neat to See just what these really can do ! I have quite the imagination,I bet the people that build these have stuff that would curl you up in a ball and send you fast to La-La Land !

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