ULA prepares for final launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket

James Tutten

March 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM·1 min read

United Launch Alliance crews are counting down to a planned Delta IV Heavy rocket launch this week.

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The big rocket is set to launch at 1:40 p.m. Thursday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

ULA is looking to launch a classified spy satellite into orbit for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

Watch: ULA launches Vulcan rocket from Space Coast

However, the forecast is only 30% favorable for launch.

ULA said this will be the 16th and final launch of a Delta IV Heavy rocket.

Watch: Countdown is on to Boeing’s first crewed mission to International Space Station

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned launch and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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