Liftoff for Spy Satellite NROL-37
The National Reconnaissance's NROL-37 mission, launched atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket on June 11, 2016, is the latest NRO mission dedicated to national security. See photos from the amazing launch here. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Clearing the Tower
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches into space carrying the classified NROL-37 satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida on June 11, 2016. The launch is a mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Ascent
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches into space carrying the classified NROL-37 satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida on June 11, 2016. The launch is a mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Preparing for Launch
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to launch the classified spy satellite NROL-37 at Space Complex 37 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida. Here, the Mobile Service Tower is rolling back on June 9, 2016. Liftoff occurred on June 11. Launch Video | Read our full story.
The World's Biggest Rocket
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to launch the classified spy satellite NROL-37 at Space Complex 37 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida. Here, the Mobile Service Tower is rolling back on June 9, 2016. Liftoff occurred on June 11. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Close-up of NROL-37 and Delta IV Heavy
Close-up view of the NROL-37 spy satellite and Delta IV Heavy rocket. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Delta IV Heavy Set to Launch NROL-37
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to launch the classified spy satellite NROL-37 at Space Complex 37 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida. Here, the Mobile Service Tower is rolling back on June 9, 2016. Liftoff occurred on June 11. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Delta IV Heavy Rocket and NROL-37 Payload
The NROL-37 spy satellite and Delta IV Heavy rocket on the pad at Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station ahead of a planned June 9, 2016 launch. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Delta IV Heavy Set to Launch NROL-37
A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is prepared to launch the classified spy satellite NROL-37 at Space Complex 37 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Base in Florida. Here, the Mobile Service Tower is rolling back on June 9, 2016. Liftoff occurred on June 11. Launch Video | Read our full story.
Mobile Service Tower Retracts
The Mobile Service Tower at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex-37 is rolled back in preparation for launch of the NROL-37 mission on a Delta IV Heavy rocket. Launch Video | Read our full story.
NROL-37 on the Launch Pad
The NROL-37 spy satellite and its Delta IV Heavy rocket on the launch pad ahead of a planned launch on June 9, 2016. Bad weather caused the launch to be pushed to June 11. Launch Video | Read our full story.
