NASA launches.

NASA (the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the US civilian space agency. Operates the Space Launch System (SLS) for the Artemis lunar program, contracts SpaceX Falcon 9 / Dragon for crew and cargo to the ISS, and historically used Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy via ULA. LaunchDetect tracks every NASA-managed launch from Kennedy LC-39A/B and Wallops in real time via NOAA GOES-19 thermal imagery.

Every NASA launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition. Independent of any operator press release or broadcast.

Operator facts

CountryUnited States
Founded1958
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Active fleetSLS, Falcon 9 (Dragon contract), Atlas V (legacy), Vulcan
Primary padsKennedy LC-39A/B, Wallops Flight Facility
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