BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — United Launch Alliance successfully launched an Atlas V rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday morning.
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ULA’s rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:45 a.m.
Let's relive liftoff of the United Launch Alliance #AtlasV rocket carrying #USSF51 for the @SpaceForceDOD on ULA's 100th national security mission! pic.twitter.com/WtUKE6j5W9
— ULA (@ulalaunch) July 30, 2024
The rocket is carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force.
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ULA said this launch will be the last of its kind.
The company plans to turn its attention toward its new Vulcan rocket after the final Atlas V launch on Tuesday.
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The ULA launch team is authorized to begin cryogenic propellant loading operations as today's #AtlasV countdown proceeds on schedule. Weather is 85% favorable to launch the #USSF51 mission for @SpaceForceDOD and @USSF_SSC at 6:45amEDT (1045 UTC). https://t.co/HvvsExVAKR pic.twitter.com/cjGAlZ5f65
— ULA (@ulalaunch) July 30, 2024
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