ULA launches Atlas V rocket in California

The 19-story-tall Atlas V rocket carried a National Reconnasiance Office spacecraft for a mission labeled NROL-55. The miniature spacecraft, sponsored by the NRO and NASA, will test assorted technology and is in support of national defense, ULA officials said. Thirteen CubeSats also launched aboard the Atlas V rocket aboard the NRO's Government Rideshare Advanced Concepts Experience auxiliary payload. Nine of the CubeSats are sponsored by the NRO, and four are sponsored by NASA. More

(Source: Central Florida News 13 - Oct 8)