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INTRUDER 5?

Atlas IIAS launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 8, 2001, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 8, 2001 · 15:25 UTCLaunch 2001-040Launch no. 4,491 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyILS-LMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 8, 2001, 15:25
Launch designation
2001-040
Mission
INTRUDER 5?
Flight name
USA 160 [NOSS14]
Vehicle flight ID
AC-160 MLV-10
Flight code
NROL-13 GEMINI

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,518 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 1602001-040ANORAD 26905National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 kgIn orbit
USA 160 P/L 22001-040CNORAD 26907National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 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.