1. US Spy satellite launched into orbit from California
• A US spy satellite has been launched into orbit from California.
• A powerful Delta 4 Heavy rocket carrying the National Reconnaissance Office satellite blasted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
• The Delta 4 Heavy stands 71 metres tall. Other details of the mission, dubbed NROL-71, were not released.
• The National Reconnaissance Office is responsible for launch of US intelligence satellites.
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