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!
Side booster separation!