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United Launch AllianceLaunch SuccessfulGovernment/Top SecretAtlas V 401 · USA-198
Launched 2007-12-10 22:05 UTCSpace Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Success
Reached Elliptical Orbit
Worldwide
63rd
orbital launch attempt in 2007
United Launch Alliance
12th
launch this year
Space Launch Complex 41
4th
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
60 d 21 h
since the pad's previous launch
A military reconnaissance satellite, it's purpose is classified.
Launch Provider
Commercial · United States of America · Founded 2006 · CEO Mark Peller
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
Launches
175
Successful
175
100%
Upcoming
72
scheduled
Height
58.3m
Diameter
3.8m
To low Earth orbit
9,050kg
Liftoff thrust
3,827kN
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