SLC-41 was modified by #Lockheed Martin, who designed the #Atlas V #rocket, such as the one occupying the pad in this image; an #AtlasV with #NASA’s #RBSP probes to the magnetosphere.
#ULA has modified both the launch complex and Vertical Integration Facility to allow the new Vulcan rocket to use SLC-41.
The first Vulcan-Centaur launched occurred on January 28, 2024.

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A United #Launch Alliance #Atlas V 401 #rocket carries NROL-33 (probably a classified #NRO communications #satellite that will make up part of its #Quasar comm system that allows the #NationalReconnaissanceOffice to maintain contact with its spy satellites.
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