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Signals IntelligenceHEOCOSPAR 2014-081ALaunched 12/13/2014

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: USA 259 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V 541 C
Launch Date: 12/13/2014

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: HEO
Altitude: 20,185.5 km
Inclination: 62.81 deg
Dry Mass: 3,000 kg
Total Mass: 4,000 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Signals Intelligence

Payload Category

SIG*

Payload Class

D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: Unknown USA

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2014-081A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/745