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INTRUDER

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 17, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 17, 2022 · 13:13 UTCLaunch 2022-040Launch no. 6,220 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 17, 2022, 13:13
Launch designation
2022-040
Mission
INTRUDER
Flight name
NROL-85
Vehicle flight ID
149/B1071.2 F149

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,208 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3272022-040ANORAD 52259National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence1,000 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.