Space and Technology News Briefs: Classified NRO satellite launches on last Atlas II

LOCKHEED MARTIN said a classified National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) satellite lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Aug. 31, marking the final flight of the company's Atlas II series of rockets. Liftoff of the Atlas IIAS took place at 7:17 p.m. EDT from Pad 36A, followed by payload...

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