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  • 10 Apr 2024

On 9th April, the final launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket carries a classified payload for the US Space Force, marking the end of a historic space launch era.

  • The payload, designated NROL-70, was deployed successfully, marking the final flight of Delta IV Heavy.
  • Delta family of rockets, originating in 1960, has completed 389 missions, including historic launches like Echo 1A and Telstar 1.
  • United Launch Alliance (ULA) retires Delta and Atlas rockets in favor of newly developed Vulcan rocket.
  • The precise nature and purpose of the NROL-70 mission remains classified by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).