Delta IV Heavy's Final Mission: Classified Payload Launch Set for March 29

March 28, 2024
Delta IV Heavy's Final Mission: Classified Payload Launch Set for March 29
  • The Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled for its final launch on March 29th from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after 64 years of service.

  • The mission will carry a classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, marking the last mission of the Delta rocket family with 388 launches to date.

  • The Vulcan Centaur rocket is set to replace the Delta rockets, targeting 25-30 launches annually by 2025.

  • United Launch Alliance (ULA) will broadcast the historic final launch on their website.

  • The current weather forecast indicates a 30% chance of favorable conditions for the launch.

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