"Delta IV Heavy's Last Launch: NROL-70 Mission Prepares for Final Flight from Cape Canaveral"
TL;DR
The Delta IV Heavy rocket, part of a family of rockets serving the Department of Defense and NASA, is set for its final launch carrying a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office. After decades of handling mostly secretive surveillance payloads, the rocket's last mission is a bittersweet departure, marking the end of a legacy while paving the way for the next-generation Vulcan rocket. The launch, scheduled for Thursday, will be closely monitored for weather conditions before liftoff.
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