Vulcan | USSF-57
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Vulcan | USSF-57

Government/Top Secret

May30
8:00 PM ET
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Countdown
T-6d 08:17:15
SLC-41
Launch ConfidenceLIKELY
64%

Good odds. Consider refundable bookings just in case.

Wind
Great
Lightning
Fair
Sea State
Great
Historical
Fair
Clouds
Fair
Rain
Risk

Mission

First of three Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared geostationary satellites designed for missile warning.

Lighting Conditions

Golden Hour
Sun 2° WNW
Dramatic lighting for photos

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