Atlas 5 rocket poised for secret satellite launch

BY JUSTIN RAY
SPACEFLIGHT NOW

Posted: June 18, 2012


After fixing a ground equipment issue, the Atlas 5 rocket that will fly the 50th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle mission returned to Cape Canaveral's Complex 41 pad Monday for Wednesday morning's ascent with a classified National Reconnaissance Office satellite payload.

See our Mission Status Center for the latest news on the launch.

Photo credit: Justin Ray/Spaceflight Now

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