ULA Delta 4 Heavy rocket launch aborted seconds before liftoff

The United Launch Alliance was set to launch a rocket in the early morning hours of August 29. The launch of the ULA Delta 4 Heavy rocket was meant to put a National Reconnaissance Office classified spy satellite into orbit. Liftoff was planned for 3:28 AM Eastern but was aborted during the ignition sequence. Launch of NROL-44 was aborted only … Continue reading