For its 70th launch in 14 years, the Atlas 5 rocket carried the NROL-79 payload into space for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Credit: United Launch Alliance
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Photos: Atlas 5 delivers success on 70th Launch
Atlas 5 AV-068 Launch National Reconnaissance Office NROL-79 United Launch Alliance Vandenberg Air Force Base
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