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NRO Launches Top Secret Payload Into Orbit | Top Secret Writers

On Tuesday, April 3rd, the National Reconnaissance Office launched another above top secret payload into orbit over the Earth. The payload was put into orbit using a Delta IV rocket launched by United Launch Alliance at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

The launch, designated as NROL-25, took place at 4:12 p.m.,a dn the official reason provided for the launch was that it was “in support of national defense.”

Only a few hints were provided by Mission Operations regarding the purpose for the payload. Jim Ponnick, the Vice President of United Launch Alliance told the press, “ULA is proud to have supported this mission and delivered critical capabilities to the mena nd women defending our freedom throughout the world.” (1)...

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