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USA-193

Rocket launch

by USA

Launch time14 Dec 200621:00 UTC

success

Orbit: LEO

Serial number: Delta 322

First launch by United Launch Alliance. Reconnaissance satellite. Payload failed shortly after deployment; would eventually be destroyed on February 20, 2008 by an ASAT. See also: Operation Burnt Frost

Rocket DeltaII 7920-10

launched from Vandenberg AFB, SLC-2WUSA

Payloads

Total mass 2300 kg

NamePurposeMassComment
USA-193 (NROL-21)---