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Atlas V 501 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 21, 2010, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 21, 2010 · 04:03 UTCLaunch 2010-046Launch no. 5,078 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 21, 2010, 04:03
Launch designation
2010-046
Mission
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Flight name
USA 215 (FIAR-1)
Vehicle flight ID
AV-025
Flight code
NROL-41 GLADYS

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
1,057 km
Initial apogee
1,072 km
Inclination
123.0°
Payload mass to orbit
7.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2152010-046ANORAD 37162National Reconnaissance OfficeRadar imaging7,000 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.