Monday, January 23, 2012

Delta IV-Medium rocket


A United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the fourth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite is rolled out in preparation for launch Jan. 19, 2012, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. WGS-04 is the first craft in the program's upgraded Block 2 series, which adds a radio frequency bypass capability designed to support airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms requiring ultra-high bandwidth and data rates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Patrick Corkery)