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NROL-76

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 1, 2017, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 1, 2017 · 11:15 UTCLaunch 2017-022Launch no. 5,635 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT3/4
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 1, 2017, 11:15
Launch designation
2017-022
Mission
NROL-76
Flight name
USA 276
Vehicle flight ID
034/B1032 F034
Flight code
NROL-76

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
431 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2762017-022ANORAD 42689National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnology2,700 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.