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NROL-162

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on July 13, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 13, 2022 · 06:30 UTCLaunch 2022-079Launch no. 6,261 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 13, 2022, 06:30
Launch designation
2022-079
Mission
NROL-162
Flight name
Wise One Looks Ahead
Vehicle flight ID
28

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
232 km
Initial apogee
377 km
Inclination
40.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.100 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3342022-079ANORAD 53102National Reconnaissance OfficeCommunications100 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.