United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches the Sixth Orbital Test Vehicle for the U.S. Space Force
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Sunday, May 17, 2020
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.
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- CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.
- This marks the 84th successful launch of an Atlas V rocket, 139th launch for ULA, the second launch for the U.S. Space Force and the sixth flight of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6).
- "We were honored to partner with the U.S. Space Force to dedicate this mission to first responders, front-line workers, and those affected by COVID-19.
- The launch is scheduled for July 17 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
To date ULA has a track record of 100% mission success with 139 successful launches.