MISSION NAME
NROL-17 (GeoLITE) 17
Status
Success
DATE
18 MAY 2001
LAUNCH PROVIDER
United States Air Force
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Description
GeoLITE was a TRW T-310 class satellite with a mass of about 1800 kg, including a solid apogee motor.
Delta II 7925-9.5
Rocket Description
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.