Delta IV Heavy carrying NROL-26 Launch on Jan 18th

This is the launch event of a Delta IV heavy rocket taking the classified NROL-26 satellite to space. Video includes both scrubbed launch attempts and the actual launch itself from T-5 to a bit after MECO.

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• NROL-26
• NROL
• Delta IV
• Heavy
• NASA
• Cape
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[MattBlak1]

Delta IV-H should ALWAYS have been the launcher for Orion. Only Griffin and his cronies spread B.S. that it couldn't be. And various easy upgrades to the 3x core config. would lift more than 40 metric tons to LEO. Good enough for basic Lunar missions from L-1 or L-2. A 5x core config would get about 60 tonnes into LEO, if memory serves. Who need B.S. Ares 1 & V with that capability!! I hope Mr Bolden, Ms Garver and especially Mr Obama come to their senses and SOON!! Moon & NEOs here we come!!

[spacevidcast]

@MattBlak1 You can't get BLEO with a D-IVH. D-IVH's aren't man rated. D-IVH's couldn't do a whole lot with the originally planned 5.5 meter Orion either. Ares I and V have been canceled.

[ROCKETBUILDER]

HA! I never thought to look on youtube for these videos. I actually build the Delta IV and Delta II rockets. I am a production technician for United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL. When we launch any of our vehicles we all meet in a transitional area to watch on a BIG screen. It is such an emotional event when everything goes as planned and we say "mission accomplished!" All the hard work, overtime, and dedication pays off in a matter of 15 min! I love my job! ;-)

[spacevidcast]

Very cool, rocketbuilder. We try and cover as many launches as we can not only on-demand but live as well. Since most people can't be there in person, we offer the live chat and group feeling as best as possible online.

[Conservativepacheat]

what type of payload would a heavy delta rocket take up? why are they using this huge type rocket? it's got to be something good and heavy!!?

[spacevidcast]

Super secret satellite stuff. They even had to end coverage early "at the request of their client". HA!

[lostintimeBC]

never gets old watching a launch.

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