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CRYSTAL Block 5?

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 2, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 2, 2022 · 20:27 UTCLaunch 2022-009Launch no. 6,188 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 2, 2022, 20:27
Launch designation
2022-009
Mission
CRYSTAL Block 5?
Flight name
USA 326
Vehicle flight ID
141/B1071.1 F140
Flight code
NROL-87

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
547 km
Payload mass to orbit
10.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3262022-009ANORAD 51445National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging10.0 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.