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NROL-55 (Multipayload mission)

Atlas V 401United Launch AllianceSpace Launch Complex 3E
Thursday, October 8, 2015 · 12:49 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Atlas V 401

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Atlas V is an expendable launch system in the Atlas rocket family. It was formerly operated by Lockheed Martin and is now operated by United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture with...

Height59.7 m
LEO Payload18,850 kg
Launches211
Successes173

Provider

United Launch Alliance

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USA • Founded 2006

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spa...

Mission Brief

Classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

PayloadNROL-55 (Multipayload mission)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerUnited Launch Alliance
Stages2
PadSpace Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Space Launch Complex 3E, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

LAUNCH SITE
34.640°N, 120.590°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.