United Launch Alliance NROL-28 (USA-200) Atlas V 411
About the NROL-28 (USA-200) Mission
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Elliptical Orbit
- Launch Cost: $115,000,000
A military reconnaissance satellite, it's purpose is classified.
This classified mission is operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the U.S. government agency responsible for designing, building, and operating reconnaissance satellites. NRO missions support national security by providing critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities from space.
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Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 3E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
The Space Launch Complex 3E launch pad has hosted 48 rocket launches, including 45 orbital launch attempts. The Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA launch site has been the location for 887 total rocket launches.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 Rocket
Atlas V with 4m fairing, 1 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine.
Learn more about the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 Rocket
About United Launch Alliance
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) launch scheduled?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) mission launch from?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. Vandenberg Space Force Base is a United States Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California. Established in 1941, Vandenberg Space Force Base is a space launch base, launching spacecraft from the Western Range, and also performs missile testing. The United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 30 serves as the host delta for the base, equivalent to an Air Force air base wing. In addition to its military space launch mission, Vandenberg Space Force Base also hosts space launches for civil and commercial space entities, such as NASA and SpaceX.
What rocket was used for the NROL-28 (USA-200) mission?
The NROL-28 (USA-200) mission launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 rocket. Atlas V with 4m fairing, 1 SRB, 1 Centaur upper stage engine. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) launch?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 NROL-28 (USA-200) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Launch Alliance Atlas V 411 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the NROL-28 (USA-200) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United Launch Alliance live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.