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Delta IV Heavy
Modern FlyingProlific Delta IV Heavy Launcher Makes Final Flight
Delta IV Heavy played a key role in U.S. space initiatives, launching Martian rovers, ‘sun-touching’ probes, and a bevy of other cargo into space.
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