ULA - Delta IV Heavy / NROL-44 Mission patch.
Dec. 11, 2020
Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-44
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launched the NROL-44 mission from Space Launch Complex-37 (SLC-37), Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on 11 December 2020, at 01:09 UTC (20:09 EST). The NROL-44 mission was launched for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and is the 12th Delta IV Heavy launch.
Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-44
The Delta IV Heavy is recognized for delivering high-priority missions for the U.S. Space Force, NRO and NASA. The vehicle also launched NASA's Orion capsule on its first orbital test flight and sent the Parker Solar Probe on its journey to become the fastest spacecraft in history while surfing through the sun's atmosphere.
ULA - Delta IV Heavy / NROL-44 Mission poster
This was the 41st launch of the Delta IV rocket, the 12th in the Heavy configuration and ULA’s 30th launch with the NRO.
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