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TOPAZ 2?

Delta 4M+(5,2) launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 3, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 3, 2012 · 23:12 UTCLaunch 2012-014Launch no. 5,202 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 3, 2012, 23:12
Launch designation
2012-014
Mission
TOPAZ 2?
Flight name
USA 234
Vehicle flight ID
D4-19/D359
Flight code
NROL-25 ELECTRA

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
1,107 km
Inclination
123.0°
Payload mass to orbit
7.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2342012-014ANORAD 38109National 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.