Atlas | NROL-23

Name: Atlas | NROL-23
Start: 2005-02-03T07:41:01Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Last launch of an Atlas model using the original, innovative, balloon propellant tanks conceived in 1947. Third launch of new generation paired satellites used for tracking, characterisation, and intelligence on naval vessels and civilian shipping worldwide.

Mission Details

Launch date: February 3, 2005 at 07:41 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Atlas IIIB
Operator: Lockheed Martin
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Government/Top Secret