US clandestine satellite rocketed into space

Cape Canaveral: A new US clandestine satellite has rocketed into space. An unmanned Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifted off today morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It carried a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The office is keeping quiet about the satellite’s purpose. [caption id=“attachment_362269” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=“An unmanned Delta IV-Heavy rocket lifted off today morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida.”] [/caption] This was the second rocket launch for the NRO in the last two weeks. An Atlas V rocket carrying another secret satellite was launched June 20. Today’s launch was delayed a day because of concerns about weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby earlier in the week. The launch was delayed three hours for several technical issues with a sticky valve. AP