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Vulcan | USSF-57
Government/Top Secret
May30
8:00 PM ET
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Countdown
T-95d 00:56:21
SLC-41
Launch ConfidenceGO
94%
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Mission
First of three Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared geostationary satellites designed for missile warning.
Lighting Conditions
Golden Hour
Sun 2° WNW
Dramatic lighting for photos
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