Well folks, after a few GSE issues with a nitrogen pump, it’s time for another attempt at the final launch of the Delta IV Heavy!

Scheduled for (UTC)	2024-04-08 16:35
Scheduled for (local)	2024-04-09 12:53 (EDT)
Launch site	SLC-37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida.
Launch provider	United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Launch vehicle	Delta IV Heavy
Customer	National Reconnaissance Office
Payload	NROL-70
Mission success criteria	Successful launch and deployment of payload into desired orbit

Livestreams

Stream	Link
ULA	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTh7dhCYZFE
NASASpaceFlight	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTh7dhCYZFE
Spaceflight Now	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNw5xSfqUY
The Launch Pad	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY78137zNs0
Space Affairs	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keS_DRbdSSo
Everyday Astronaut

Launch statistics and payload info

☑️ 1st (and only) Delta IV Heavy mission of 2024

☑️ 16th and final Delta IV Heavy mission overall

☑️ 2nd ULA mission of 2024

☑️ 160th ULA mission overall

Payload info (Next Spaceflight)

NROL-70 is a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.

ULA mission page: https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/delta-iv-heavy-nrol-70

Mission profile: Delta IV Heavy NROL-70 Mission Profile

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Previous ULA launch: Vulcan Cert-1

Next ULA launch: Starliner CFT

Wishing ULA all the best for the final launch of this magnificently chonky and fiery hydrogen rocket!