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INTRUDER

Atlas V 401 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 1, 2017, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 1, 2017 · 17:49 UTCLaunch 2017-011Launch no. 5,624 in the log
RocketAtlas V 401variant C
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 1, 2017, 17:49
Launch designation
2017-011
Mission
INTRUDER
Flight name
USA 274
Vehicle flight ID
AV-068
Flight code
NROL-79

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
500 km
Initial apogee
1,120 km
Inclination
64.5°
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2742017-011ANORAD 42058National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 kgIn orbit
USA 274 P/L 22017-011BNORAD 42065National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 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.