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NROL-39, Army-Built Nanosatellites Launch Into Orbit

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The Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) said Friday four Army nanosatellites were launched into orbit from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., on an Atlas 5 rocket. Atlas V Liftoff With NROL-39 Payload And Army Nanosatellites           Photo: ULA The launch is part of the Army's continuing effort to develop low-cost space support capabilities through the evolution of advanced nanosatellite technologies and concepts. This is the fourth launch of Army built nanosatellites and is part of the…

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