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QUASAR 17?

Delta 4M+(4,2) launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on March 11, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 11, 2011 · 23:38 UTCLaunch 2011-011Launch no. 5,116 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC37B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 11, 2011, 23:38
Launch designation
2011-011
Mission
QUASAR 17?
Flight name
USA 227 [SDS17]
Vehicle flight ID
D4-16/D353
Flight code
NROL-27

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
190 km
Initial apogee
500 km
Inclination
28.4°
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2272011-011ANORAD 37377National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications3,000 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.