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ORION 8

Delta 4H launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 29, 2012, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 29, 2012 · 13:15 UTCLaunch 2012-034Launch no. 5,224 in the log
RocketDelta 4Hvariant A
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC37B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 29, 2012, 13:15
Launch designation
2012-034
Mission
ORION 8
Flight name
USA 237 [RH12]
Vehicle flight ID
D4-20/D360
Flight code
NROL-15

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
220 km
Initial apogee
1,000 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
6.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2372012-034ANORAD 38528National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence6,500 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.