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Improved CRYSTAL?

Delta 4H launch from Vandenberg (United States) on September 24, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 24, 2022 · 22:25 UTCLaunch 2022-117Launch no. 6,300 in the log
RocketDelta 4Hvariant B
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 24, 2022, 22:25
Launch designation
2022-117
Mission
Improved CRYSTAL?
Flight name
USA 338
Vehicle flight ID
D4-43/D387
Flight code
NROL-91

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
492 km
Initial apogee
522 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
20.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3382022-117ANORAD 53883National 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.