Close up from my remote launch pad cameras and liftoff photos from the NASA Causeway of the 6:45 AM EDT July 30th 2024 ULA Atlas V 551 rocket with a classified United States national security payload from Slick 41 Cape Canaveral Florida. This launch marks the 100th dedicated national security mission for ULA United Launch Alliance.
The Atlas V in a 551 configuration produces up to 2.5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff and is the most powerful variant of the Atlas V family.
Photos by Scott Schilke for sipausa.com & spacenewsfl.com