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Despite its robotic nature, the X-37B space plane received a warm welcome from Air Force crews at Vandenberg. Here, the vehicle appears to be undergoing safing procedures after landing on Dec. 3 at 1:16 a.m. PST (0916 GMT). Significant weathering, or disc

Air Force's X-37B Space Plane Launching on Secret Mission Friday

By Mike Wall published

Tech
A huge Delta 4-Heavy rocket stands poised to blast off from Space Launch Compex 6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Jan. 20, 2011. The mission marked the first launch of the largest rocket launch ever from the U.S. West Coast.

Huge Rocket to Launch From U.S. West Coast Today

By Stephen Clark published

The largest rocket ever to launch from the U.S. West Coast is set to blast off today (Jan. 20).

Launches & Spacecraft
Secret U.S. Spy Satellite Launches Into Orbit on Huge Rocket

Secret U.S. Spy Satellite Launches Into Orbit on Huge Rocket

By Tariq Malik published

A huge Delta 4 Heavy rocket launched a new secret spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on Nov. 21.

Satellites
Essential U.S. Spy Satellite Launching Friday

Fueling Problem Delays Launch of Huge Rocket Carrying Secret U.S. Satellite

By James Dean published

Abnormal temperature readings during fueling prompted the scrub of Friday night's planned launch of a secret satellite atop a Delta 4 Heavy rocket

Satellites
Essential U.S. Spy Satellite Launching Friday

Essential U.S. Spy Satellite Launching Friday

By Justin Ray published

An essential new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Friday.

Satellites
Parked Car Causes Stir During U.S. Spy Satellite Launch

Parked Car Causes Stir During U.S. Spy Satellite Launch

By Tariq Malik published

A new U.S. spy satellite launched into space Monday, but not before a slight delay caused by a car parked in the wrong spot.

Satellites
Israel Launches New Spy Satellite

Israel Launches New Spy Satellite

By Barbara Opall-Rome published

Israel successfully launched a new spy satellite on June 22 using an improved version of its Shavit rocket.

Satellites
Congress Withholds Funding for Spysat Program

Congress Withholds Funding for Spysat Program

By Warren Ferster published

Congress canceled funding for a U.S. spysat program to use commercial satellites.

Satellites

Secret Cold War Spy Satellite Program Declassified by U.S.

By Leonard David published

Satellites
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