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Improved CRYSTAL 2109?

Delta 4H launch from Vandenberg (United States) on January 20, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 20, 2011 · 21:10 UTCLaunch 2011-002Launch no. 5,106 in the log
RocketDelta 4H
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 20, 2011, 21:10
Launch designation
2011-002
Mission
Improved CRYSTAL 2109?
Flight name
USA 224 [IC]
Vehicle flight ID
D4-15/D352
Flight code
NROL-49

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
251 km
Initial apogee
991 km
Inclination
97.8°
Payload mass to orbit
14.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2242011-002ANORAD 37348National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging14.0 tIn 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.