NROL-44 launch now targeting September 26, 2020
United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy is now scheduled to launch the National Reconnaissance Office's L-44 mission during a 94-minute window on September 26.
Read MoreUS Air Force Awards Contract for Final Five Delta IV Heavy Missions
The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), awarded a sole source, five-year, $1.18 billion Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) modification of the Delta IV Heavy contract (FA8811-19-C-0002), saving $455 million.
Read MoreThree Goals of Parker Solar Probe
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER: Launched yesterday morning, the Parker Solar Probe begins a 7 year mission to study the Sun. The first milestone is eight weeks away when the probe uses its instruments to study Venus.
Read MoreStunning, full color photo book covering every east coast launch spanning 2014-2015, including the first-ever powered landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
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