ULA launches payload for National Reconnaissance Office

Top Priority Sector: federal_agencies_legislativeCAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, FL July 28, 2016 A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 July 28 at 8:37 a.m. EDT. Designated NROL-61, the mission is in support of national defense. This is ULA's 6th launch in 2016 and the 109th successful launch since the company was formed in December 2006.Homepage position: 1read more