US clandestine satellite rocketed into space

An unmanned Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifted off today morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It carried a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The office is keeping quiet about the satellite's purpose.

FP Archives|Jun 29, 2012, 20:30:35 IST

Cape Canaveral: A new US clandestine satellite has rocketed into space.An unmanned Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifted off today morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It carried a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The office is keeping quiet about the satellite's purpose.[caption id="attachment_362269" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="An unmanned Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifted off today morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida."][/caption]This was the second rocket launch for the NRO in the last two weeks. An Atlas V rocket carrying another secret satellite was launched June 20.Today's launch was delayed a day because of concerns about weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby earlier in the week. The launch was delayed three hours for several technical issues with a sticky valve.AP

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