Delta IV Heavy finally launches with NRO L-26

After three years of delays, United Launch Alliance have launched the third Delta IV Heavy, carrying the classified NRO L-26 satellite for the US National Reconnaissance Office. The rocket finally launched liftoff from Launch Complex 37B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, at 02:47 GMT (21:47 local time), following the resolution of a number of technical issues throughout the window. Whilst the details of tonight’s payload are classified, it is rumoured to be one of the NRO’s most expensive to date. More

(Source: NASASpaceFlight.com - Jan 18)