We successfully launched AV-006, an Atlas V rocket carrying the NRO's L-28 satellite this morning at 3:02am Pacific time, from Vandenberg AFB. I usually support the launches from Denver, but I was onsite for this one, so I was a little surprised at first, and then thrilled, to hear the rumble of the rocket engines through the ceiling of the launch control center, shortly after liftoff. This was our first Atlas V launch from the new West coast launch pad, and a major milestone for our new ULA company. We're all pretty tired here, after a very shifted work day, but ecstatic all the same.
Wow, what a photo! Thanks for posting the update on D's blog.
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