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Delta IV Heavy launches for final time from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday
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The Delta IV Heavy rocket launched for the last time on Tuesday. It was the final launch of United Launch Alliance’s Delta series of rockets, a legacy that dates back to the early days of American spaceflight.The mission was originally scheduled for March 28, but a mechanical issue led to a last-minute scrub. According to ULA, the rocket is carrying a national security payload into space to serve and protect the U.S. and allies.The Delta IV Heavy is always a spectacular launch to watch thanks to 2.2 million pounds of thrust and an interesting quirk at launch that makes it look like the rocket is on fire.ULA reported just before noon that they were tracking no technical issues in the countdown and launch went off without a hitch at 12:53 p.m.
The Delta IV Heavy rocket launched for the last time on Tuesday.
It was the final launch of United Launch Alliance’s Delta series of rockets, a legacy that dates back to the early days of American spaceflight.
The mission was originally scheduled for March 28, but a mechanical issue led to a last-minute scrub.
According to ULA, the rocket is carrying a national security payload into space to serve and protect the U.S. and allies.
The Delta IV Heavy is always a spectacular launch to watch thanks to 2.2 million pounds of thrust and an interesting quirk at launch that makes it look like the rocket is on fire.
ULA reported just before noon that they were tracking no technical issues in the countdown and launch went off without a hitch at 12:53 p.m.
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