LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Thu Dec 14 2006

United Launch Alliance

NROL-21

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(9:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(9:00 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

(9:00 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Delta II 7920-10

Description:

Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Government/Top Secret
A military reconnaissance satellite, it's purpose is classified.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 2W