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ORION 12?

Delta 4H launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on April 9, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 9, 2024 · 16:53 UTCLaunch 2024-067Launch no. 6,654 in the log
RocketDelta 4Hvariant B
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC37B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 9, 2024, 16:53
Launch designation
2024-067
Mission
ORION 12?
Flight name
USA 353
Vehicle flight ID
D4-45/D389
Flight code
NROL-70

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
220 km
Initial apogee
1,000 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
5.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3532024-067ANORAD 59453National Reconnaissance OfficeSignals intelligence5,000 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.