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US spy satellite

January 22 , 2019 2135 days 768 0
  • A US spy satellite has been launched into orbit from California.
  • A powerful Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying the National Reconnaissance Office satellite blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
  • The mission, dubbed as NROL-7, is the company's 132nd successful launch since it was formed in December 2006.
  • This was the second attempt after the launch was postponed because of a communication problem between the control centre and the launch site.
  • The National Reconnaissance Office is responsible for U.S. intelligence satellites.
  • United Launch Alliance is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

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