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NROL-111

Minotaur I launch from Wallops (United States) on June 15, 2021, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 15, 2021 · 13:35 UTCLaunch 2021-052Launch no. 6,088 in the log
SpaceportWallopspad Pad 0B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNGIS FSGUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 15, 2021, 13:35
Launch designation
2021-052
Mission
NROL-111
Flight name
USA 316/317/318
Vehicle flight ID
12
Flight code
NROL-111

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
608 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.450 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3162021-052ANORAD 48846National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications150 kgIn orbit
USA 3172021-052BNORAD 48847National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications150 kgIn orbit
USA 3182021-052CNORAD 48848National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications150 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.