LAUNCH MISSION

Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIB NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B)

Name: Lockheed Martin Atlas IIIB NROL-23 (Intruder 7A & 7B)
Start: 2005-02-03T07:41:01.000Z
Location: Launch Complex 36B

Status

Success

DATE

3 FEB 2005

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Lockheed Martin

Launch Pad

Launch Complex 36B

Description

Last launch of an Atlas model using the original, innovative, balloon propellant tanks conceived in 1947. Third launch of new generation paired satellites used for tracking, characterisation, and intelligence on naval vessels and civilian shipping worldwide.

Atlas IIIB

Rocket Description

American orbital launch vehicle used between 2000 and 2005.

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