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Atlas V rocket with a satellite for the U.S. Air Force lifts off from Florida

Posted at 10:17 AM, Oct 17, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-17 10:17:49-04

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla.-- An Atlas V rocket lifted off early Wednesday morning from Florida.

The rocket sent a communications satellite for the U.S. Air Force into orbit.

At a cost of nearly $2 billion, the satellite is designed to keep the president and top military commanders connected even during a nuclear conflict,according to floridatoday.com.

 United Launch Alliance said its next launch is set for November 29, 2018 in California.