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ULA - Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-82

 







ULA - Delta IV Heavy / NROL-82 Mission patch.


April 27, 2021

Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-82

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launched the NROL-82 mission from Space Launch Complex-6, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on 26 April 2021, at 20:47 UTC (13:47 PDT, 16:47 EDT).

Delta IV Heavy launches NROL-82

The NROL-82 mission was launched for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and is the 13th Delta IV Heavy launch.

ULA - NROL-82 Mission poster

A United Launch Alliance Delta 4-Heavy rocket launches a classified spy satellite cargo for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. The largest of the Delta 4 family, the Heavy version features three Common Booster Cores mounted together to form a triple-body rocket.

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