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STSS Adv Tech Risk Reduc

Delta 7920-10C launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 5, 2009, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 5, 2009 · 20:24 UTCLaunch 2009-023Launch no. 4,977 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 5, 2009, 20:24
Launch designation
2009-023
Mission
STSS Adv Tech Risk Reduc
Flight name
USA 205
Vehicle flight ID
D341

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
902 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
STSS-ATRR2009-023ANORAD 34903Missile Defense AgencyMissile early warning2,000 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.