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Photos: Atlas 5 rocket soars from West Coast

October 8, 2015 Justin Ray

A collection of pad photos from the United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket flight carrying the NROL-55 cargo for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Photo Credit: United Launch Alliance

Launch of NROL-55, Vandenberg AFB, October8, 2015

Launch of NROL-55, Vandenberg AFB, October8, 2015

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Launch of NROL-55, Vandenberg AFB, October8, 2015

Launch of NROL-55, Vandenberg AFB, October8, 2015

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    May 19, 2025
  • Department of the Air Force issues draft documents for new SpaceX launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base
    May 19, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of the year during Friday morning mission
    May 16, 2025
  • Axiom Mission 4 delayed due to Dragon capsule readiness
    May 14, 2025
  • SpaceX launches 475th Falcon 9 rocket to date on afternoon Starlink flight
    May 14, 2025
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