United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Delta IV Heavy on January 19, 2019. It was their 132nd successful launch. The launch was NROL-71.
The rocket was probably carrying a large spy satellite for the US National Reconnaisance Office (NRO).
The Heavy configuration of the Delta IV can put 28,370kg into Low Earth Orbit or 14,210kg into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
First look at launch! #DeltaIVHeavy #NROL71 pic.twitter.com/IsN9xcQezx
— ULA (@ulalaunch) January 19, 2019
Another win for @ULALaunch! This weekend, #ULA’s Delta IV Heavy rocket successfully launched into space, delivering a critical asset to support our national security. This marks the company’s 132nd successful launch. https://t.co/BxXBQkR4tO
— Richard Shelby (@SenShelby) January 22, 2019
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