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Atlas and Delta Rockets Have Packed 2014 Launch Schedule
It's one completed, 14 flights to go this year for United Launch Alliance and its fleet of Atlas and Delta rocket families.
Russian Rocket Launches New Communications Satellite
The new satellite will serve the Luxembourg-based SES communications network.
Powerful New US Military Satellite Launches Into Orbit
A United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket launched the new Wideband Global SATCOM 5 satellite into space on May 24, 2013.
New GPS Satellite Launched on Atlas 5 Rocket
The new spacecraft will aid the network of navigation satellites.
New US Missile Defense Satellite Launching Tuesday
The new SBIRS GEO-2 satellite is the latest addition to the U.S. military's missile defense grid.
Rocket Launch to Upgrade GPS Network This Week
A new GPS satellite will join the constellation in Earth orbit.
Sea Launch Rocket Lofts TV Satellite Into Orbit
The Sea Launch Zenit 3SL rocket carried the Intelsat 21 satellite into orbit.
US Air Force to Launch New Spy Satellite Thursday
The classified payload is known as NROL-36.
US Air Force to Launch Advanced Military Satellite Thursday
The $1 billion Advanced Extremely High Frequency 2 satellite is vital to future military communications.
Atlas 5 Rockets to Launch Next-Generation Weather Satellite Fleet
The next-generation U.S. weather observatories will be deployed by United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rockets.
Spy Satellite Launch to Mark Last 'First Flight' Milestone for Delta 4 Rocket
The latest Delta 4 rocket configuration is brand new.
New US Spy Satellite Poised for March 29 Launch
The NROL-25 mission will be the first of four clandestine spy satellites launched by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office in 2012.
Russian Cargo Ship Leaves Space Station Ahead of Next Vehicle
A new Russian cargo freighter is set to launch to the International Space Station on Jan. 25.
NASA Space Shuttle Launch Director Joins Commercial Rocket Company
The move is another sign of the changing landscape in the U.S. space program.
Air Force Ready for Big Launch from Florida Tonight
The Jan. 19 launch is the first American rocket launch of 2012.
Fight to Save US Military Satellite Ends in Remarkable Rescue
A U.S. military satellite successfully reached geosynchronous orbit after a remarkable rescue.
Delta 2 Rocket Could Win New NASA Launch Assignments
The workhorse Delta 2 rocket may see new life for up to five NASA missions.
New Navigation Satellite Launches on Nighttime Rocket Flight
A Delta 4 rocket blasted off in a spectacular night launch in Florida.
Russian Cargo Ship En Route to Space Station
A Russian robot cargo ship will dock at the space station today, just hours before the launch of shuttle Endeavour.
Launching Tonight: New Classified Spy Satellite for U.S. Reconnaissance
The clandestine satellite NROL-27 will launch from Florida tonight for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Skywatchers Spot Secret U.S. Spy Satellite in Orbit
The top-secret payload aboard a U.S. Delta 4-Heavy rocket was a replacement satellite for the nation's surveillance and security network, amateur sky-watchers say.
From Shuttles to Rockets: Long History for Calif. Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base has seen many liftoffs.
