National Security Space Launch

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National Security Space Launch (NSSL) is a program of the United States Space Force (USSF) intended to assure access to space for United States Department of Defense and other United States government payloads. The program is managed by the Assured Access to Space Directorate (SSC/AA) of the Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office.

The 50th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle launch successfully lifted a national security payload into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station today.The 50th Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle launch successfully lifted a national security payload into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station today.