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NROL-151

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on January 31, 2020, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 31, 2020 · 02:56 UTCLaunch 2020-007Launch no. 5,926 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 31, 2020, 02:56
Launch designation
2020-007
Mission
NROL-151
Flight name
Birds of a Feather
Vehicle flight ID
11
Flight code
NROL-151

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
168 km
Initial apogee
348 km
Inclination
70.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.150 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2942020-007ANORAD 45110National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnology150 kgReentered (orbital decay) · 2025

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.