Delta IV NROL 45 Launch

CA, UNITED STATES

02.10.2016

Video by Airman 1st Class Ian Dudley, Michael Stonecypher and Staff Sgt. Ross Whitley

Space Launch Delta 30   

A Delta IV Medium launch vehicle successfully launched at 3:40 a.m. on Feb. 10, 2016 from Vandenberg Air Force Base California.

DELTA IV LAUNCHED FROM VANDENBERG

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Team Vandenberg successfully launched a
United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket carrying a National Reconnaissance
Office payload from Space Launch Complex-6 here, Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 3:40
am PDT.

Col. J. Christopher Moss, 30th Space Wing commander, was the launch decision
authority.

"This was an incredibly important launch for the 30th Space Wing and our
mission partners," said Moss. "The entire team, which included the 30th
Space Wing, the 4th Space Launch Squadron, the National Reconnaissance
Office, United Launch Alliance, and numerous other agencies, worked
hand-in-hand to ensure this launch was safe and successful. It was a
tremendous effort by all involved."

This mission was launched aboard a Delta IV Medium (5,2) configuration
Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle. The EELV program was established by the
U.S. Air Force to provide assured access to space for Department of Defense
and other government payloads.

For questions about the booster please contact Jessica Rye with United
Launch Alliance at 321-693-6250 or at [e-mail].

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Contact information for 30th Space Wing Public Affairs

Commercial: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
DSN: [phone]

30 Space Wing Public Affairs
867 Washington Ave, Bldg. 12000
Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437

• Date Taken: 02.10.2016
• Date Posted: 02.11.2016 09:53
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 449376
• VIRIN: 160210-F-HH416-016
• Filename: DOD_103036557
• Length: 00:01:45
• Location: CA, US