LIVE! Final Launch of Delta Heavy NROL-70
Channel: The Astronomers
Date: 09/04/2024

Welcome to the live coverage of the final launch of Delta Heavy NROL-70! Join us as we witness this historic event unfold in real-time. The Delta Heavy rocket is set to carry out a top-secret mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, marking the end of an era. Don't miss out on this momentous occasion as we countdown to liftoff. Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and expert commentary. 

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Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there’s a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. The forecast calls for a temperature of 76°F, few clouds, 20% cloud cover and a wind speed of 14mph.


Trajectory
View comprehensive details including the rocket’s trajectory, velocity, altitude, thrust, and more at FlightClub.io.

NROL-70
Mission
NROL-70
Type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit: Unknown
Launch Cost: $350,000,000
Classified payload for the NRO.
Last flight of the Delta IV Heavy rocket.

NROL-70
Location
Space Launch Complex 37B
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
Space Launch Complex 37B has witnessed the launch of 39 rockets, including 39 orbital launch attempts, while Cape Canaveral, FL, USA, has been the site for 943 rocket launches.

Space Launch Complex 37B
Rocket
United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy
The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world’s second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.

Delta IV Heavy
Agency
United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.