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GeoLITE

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 18, 2001, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 18, 2001 · 17:45 UTCLaunch 2001-020Launch no. 4,471 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 18, 2001, 17:45
Launch designation
2001-020
Mission
GeoLITE
Flight name
USA 158 (GeoLITE)
Vehicle flight ID
D285
Flight code
NROL-17

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,284 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GeoLITE2001-020ANORAD 26770National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnology1,870 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.