Trajectory & orbital insertion
Ascent path is a representation — true ascent telemetry isn’t public.
Provider
United Launch Alliance
Provider type
Commercial
Orbit
LEO
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Launch site
United States of America
Date
Tue, 05 May 2009 20:24:26 GMT
Orbital launch #
#4979 ever
Mission
A satellite to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early wanring systems. Used in later operation capacities.