The NROL 87 launch carries a not yet identified payload for the NRO.
No details are known. The contract requirements for this launch call for a 512 km orbit of 97.4° inclination sun-synchroneous orbit. It has been speculated, that it might be a next generation electro-optical reconnaissance satellite.
Note: The NROL designations refer to the launch, not to the payload.
Nation: | USA |
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Operator: | NRO |
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Equipment: | ? |
Configuration: | ? |
Propulsion: | ? |
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Orbit: | 512 km × 512 km, 97.4° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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USA 326 (NROL 87) | 2022-009A | 02.02.2022 | Va SLC-4E | Falcon-9 v1.2 (Block 5) |