On June 11, 2016, a Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-37 mission launched from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The purpose of the NROL-37 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is to deliver a classified spy satellite into orbit.
This Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch Image Gallery shows 17 pictures of the Delta IV Heavy rocket in preparation for launch and after lift-off.

The NROL-37 payload is mated to a Delta IV Heavy rocket inside the Mobile Service Tower or MST at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex-37.

The Mobile Service Tower at Space Launch Complex-37 is rolled back in preparation for launch of the NROL-37 mission on a Delta IV Heavy rocket.

The Mobile Service Tower at Space Launch Complex-37 is rolled back in preparation for launch of the NROL-37 mission on a Delta IV Heavy rocket.

In preparation for a June 11 launch from Space Complex-37, the Mobile Service Tower or MST is rolled back from the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-37 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
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