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INTRUDER 7

Atlas 3B launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 3, 2005, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 3, 2005 · 07:41 UTCLaunch 2005-004Launch no. 4,697 in the log
RocketAtlas 3Bvariant SEC
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC36B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyILS-LMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 3, 2005, 07:41
Launch designation
2005-004
Mission
INTRUDER 7
Flight name
USA 181 [NOSS16]
Vehicle flight ID
AC-206 MLV-15
Flight code
NROL-23 CANIS MINOR

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,436 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 1812005-004ANORAD 28537National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 kgIn orbit
USA-181 P/L 22005-004CNORAD 28541National 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.