T-minus
157days
09hrs
57min
30sec
Trajectory & orbital insertion
Ascent path is a representation — true ascent telemetry isn’t public.
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Provider type
Commercial
Orbit
GTO
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Launch site
United States of America
Date
Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Orbital launch #
#7496 ever
Mission
First of three Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared geostationary satellites designed for missile warning.