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ORION 9

Delta 4H launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 11, 2016, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 11, 2016 · 17:51 UTCLaunch 2016-036Launch no. 5,562 in the log
RocketDelta 4Hvariant A
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC37B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 11, 2016, 17:51
Launch designation
2016-036
Mission
ORION 9
Flight name
USA 268
Vehicle flight ID
D4-32/D374
Flight code
NROL-37

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 2682016-036ANORAD 41584National 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.