A Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a classified reconnaissance satellite made its fourth attempt at a launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base on the evening of Dec. 19. The countdown began around 3:44 p.m. for a 5:44 p.m. launch that promised a widely visible display, but the launch was scrubbed once again at 5:40 p.m.…
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