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Improved CRYSTAL?

Delta 4H launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 26, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 26, 2021 · 20:47 UTCLaunch 2021-032Launch no. 6,066 in the log
RocketDelta 4Hvariant A
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 26, 2021, 20:47
Launch designation
2021-032
Mission
Improved CRYSTAL?
Flight name
USA 314
Vehicle flight ID
D4-42/D386
Flight code
NROL-82

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
525 km
Initial apogee
760 km
Inclination
98.0°
Payload mass to orbit
20.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3142021-032ANORAD 48247National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging20.0 tIn 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.