BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The United Launch Alliance is celebrating a successful launch of its Delta IV Heavy rocket for the last time.
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The rocket lifted off as at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
ULA scrubbed the launch two weeks ago because of an issue with a pipe.
The rocket will help carry out the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
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After this mission, the company will start using its new Vulcan rocket.
Let’s relive liftoff of the final #DeltaIVHeavy rocket carrying #NROL70 for the @NatReconOfc, closing Delta’s six decade legacy of excellence in space! #TheDeltaFinale pic.twitter.com/wOuFFza2ac
— ULA (@ulalaunch) April 9, 2024
Crowds gathered along Florida’s Space Coast to catch a glimpse of history being made for this final flight.
“It was absolutely fantastic,” launch spectator Paul Brown said. “I’m from England...I’m 70 years of age. I’m never gonna see that again.”
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