The last Atlas IIAS rocket launched from here 2 December 2003. It carried a National Reconnaissance Office payload. The space launch complex will be refurbished to accommodate the Atlas V rocket. Atlas V is one of two evolved expendable launch vehicles set to provide medium and heavy space-lift capability here.
U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Molly Gilliam
2003-12-02
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