Atlas V / NROL-52

Lake Atlas 2017's Hurricane season left behind an excess of standing water at SLC-41

Rainy day rocket blues.

Atlas V 421

Rocket Reflections

The RD-180 main engine and twin AJ-26A solid rocket boosters propel NROL-52 off the launchpad and on to orbit. Photo credit: Jared Haworth / We Report Space

Raw Engine Power The RD-180 main engine and twin AJ-26A solid rocket boosters propel NROL-52 off the launchpad and on to orbit. Photo credit: Jared Haworth / We Report Space

Atlas V clears the tower

NROL-52 Long Exposure

Enroute to Orbit