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Mercury 16
Titan 401A CentaurUnited States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 41
Wednesday, August 12, 1998 · 11:30 AM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
The Mercury (MC) series, although known to the public as 'Advanced Vortex', are the latest generation of USAF ELINT/SIGINT satellites. They were focussed on communications intelligence (COMINT), focused at strategic level communications, but had the capability added to intercept also missile telemetry. These satellites were launched under the designation Program 7500 and were part of NRO's Program A.
PayloadMercury 16
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.583°N, 80.583°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
