Delta IV Heavy | Orion 12 (USA-353) (NROL-70)
- ️Tue Apr 09 2024
Status
Success
Orion 12 (USA-353) (NROL-70)
Launch Time
Tue Apr 09, 2024 16:53 UTC
Final launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket and the Delta family.
Rocket
ULA
Status: Retired
Price: $350.0 million
Liftoff Thrust: 9,411 kN
Payload to LEO: 28,370 kg
Payload to GTO: 13,810 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 2
Rocket Height: 72.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 5.1 m
Fairing Height: 19.1 m
Mission Details
Orion 12 (USA-353) (NROL-70)
NROL-70 is a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office. While no payload has been confirmed, it is likely an Orion Reconnaissance Satellite.
Location
SLC-37B, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA
Stats
2024
68th orbital launch attempt
United Launch Alliance
160th mission
2nd mission of 2024
159th successful mission
155th consecutive successful mission
Delta IV Heavy
16th mission
1st mission of 2024
15th successful mission
15th consecutive successful mission