Vandenberg successfully launched a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex-2 at 1:24 p.m. May 5, 2009. At approximately one hour after liftoff, with confirmation of the payload's delivery into low Earth orbit, the launch was pronounced a success.
U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee
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