| Atlas 5 rocket poised for secret satellite launchBY JUSTIN RAYSPACEFLIGHT 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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