The “USSF-51” mission, which aimed to carry a secret US military payload into space, was successfully completed. With the launch of the Atlas V rocket, the secret military payload’s space journey officially began. The Atlas V rocket, belonging to the aerospace engineering company United Launch Alliance (ULA), was successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida.
The Contents and Destination of the Payload Remain a Mystery
No detailed information was shared about the payload or its destination. This situation emphasizes the secrecy and strategic importance of the mission. It was announced that the latest launch was the 58th and final national security mission for the United States with the Atlas V rocket.
ULA: Lockheed Martin and Boeing Partnership
Founded in 2006 as a partnership between high-tech and aerospace companies Lockheed Martin and Boeing, ULA’s main customers include NASA and the US Department of Defense. The company has previously sent communications satellites and other spacecraft belonging to the US military into orbit. It is also known that ULA serves commercial customers.
