Colorado's ULA Sends Rocket To Space On Third Try

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DENVER (CBS4) - After two failed attempts, Colorado's-own United Launch Alliance sent a spy satellite into space on the third try Friday.

A DeltaIV rocket carrying the classified satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Relive the rocket launch! ULA's #DeltaIV rocket lifts off with the #NROL47 mission for the @NatReconOfc https://t.co/UfxC86opAr
— ULA (@ulalaunch) January 13, 2018

Officials say the mission is in support of national defense.

It is the first launch for ULA this year. Another is set for next week.