National Reconnaissance Office Launch-091

Delta IV-Heavy Space Launch Vehicle launched from Space Launch Complex-6 on 24 September 2022 carrying a classified payload.

Official Description: "The NROL-91 Logo was designed to pay tribute to those brave individuals who sacrificed & laid it all on the line in the fight to preserve our freedom. In particular, it honors the heroism of our diminishing group of World War II Veterans. The American officer is modeled after Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, who was aptly referred to as Gen. “Nuts” McAuliffe. Gen. McAuliffe was later awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Gen. Patton for his actions at Bastogne. The combined NROL-91 team embrace the indefatigable 'no surrender' attitude of the Battered Bastards of Bastogne & honor their selfless sacrifice & lost comrades who gave all in the defense of our freedom. Another major design feature within the logo is an image of a Bailey Bridge with tanks rolling over it. The Bailey Bridge was first used in WWII & directly contributed to many of Allied successes due to its portability & strength, proving strong enough to carry tanks. The NROL-91 logo includes the image of the Bailey Bridge to symbolize the ability to overcome & adapt at a moment’s notice in the presence of adversity. There is also a bird of prey in the background across the US flag, known for their strength, endurance, & protective nature; many traits inherent in our American Warfighters. Along with the standard mission number, launch base, & booster type, the words 'Dedicated to the Great Task Remaining…' are emblazoned around the seal. This short phrase derives from President Abraham Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address, in which he called upon his fellow citizens to take up the great cause for liberty initially put forward by our Forefathers in 1776. We dedicate this mission to protecting our Warfighters deployed in harm’s way & to the furtherance of that noble cause."