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 |
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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 |
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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
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!
rest in peace delta.
End of webcast coverage.
ULA webcast is live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTh7dhCYZFE
Liftoff!
Side booster separation!
Center booster MECO, stage separation, stage 2 ignition, and fairing separation!