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NROL-123

Electron launch from Wallops (United States) on March 21, 2024, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 21, 2024 · 07:25 UTCLaunch 2024-053Launch no. 6,640 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportWallopspad Pad 0C
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 21, 2024, 07:25
Launch designation
2024-053
Mission
NROL-123
Flight name
Live and Let Fly
Vehicle flight ID
46
Flight code
USA 350-352

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
253 km
Initial apogee
500 km
Inclination
50.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3522024-053ANORAD 59288National Reconnaissance OfficeTechnology100 kgIn orbit
Mola2024-053BNORAD 59289US Naval Postgraduate SchoolTechnology10 kgIn orbit
Aerocube 16A2024-053CNORAD 59290Aerospace Corp.Technology10 kgIn orbit
Aerocube 16B2024-053DNORAD 59291Aerospace Corp.Technology10 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.