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NROL-129

Minotaur IV launch from Wallops (United States) on July 15, 2020, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 15, 2020 · 13:46 UTCLaunch 2020-046Launch no. 5,971 in the log
SpaceportWallopspad Pad 0B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNGISUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 15, 2020, 13:46
Launch designation
2020-046
Mission
NROL-129
Vehicle flight ID
7
Flight code
NROL-129

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
593 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3052020-046ANORAD 45873National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgIn orbit
USA 3062020-046BNORAD 45874National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgReentered (orbital decay) · 2026
USA 3072020-046CNORAD 45875National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgReentered (orbital decay) · 2026
USA 3082020-046DNORAD 45876National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence250 kgReentered (orbital decay) · 2026

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