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Minotaur I | NROL-66 (RPP) (USA-225)
Orbital Sciences Corporation · Minotaur I · Space Launch Complex 8, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Orbital Sciences Corporation's 60th launch · 1st this year · humanity's 5,112th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 6, 12:26 – Feb 6, 12:26 UTC
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NROL-66 (RPP) (USA-225)
USA-225, also known as the Rapid Pathfinder Prototype (RPP) and NRO Launch 66 (NROL-66), is an American satellite which was launched in 2011. The satellite is being used to perform technology demonstration and development experiments, including advanced dosimeters to characterize the space environment from a 1,200 kilometer low Earth orbit. It is operated by the United States National Reconnaissance Office.
Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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