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Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22
Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22 launched on Wed, Jun 28, 2006, 03:33 AM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Jun 2006
NET Wed, Jun 28, 2006, 03:33 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Delta IV M+(4,2)Vehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 6Pad
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USALocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
High Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Delta IV M+(4,2) to High Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Delta IV M+(4,2) ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
NROL-22 (Trumpet 4)
These spacecraft are probably the replacement for the Trumpet SIGINT satellites operating in a Molniya orbit. As no name is known, these are referred here as "Trumpet Follow On". Possibly these satellites might be named Raven. These satellite most likely use a large, unfurlable dish antenna to collect the signals. Advances in both antenna and electronics technologies have allowed for a large reduction in size compared the Trumpet predecessors.
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Frequently asked
What time does Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22 launch?
Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 28, 2006, 03:33 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22?
Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Delta IV M+(4,2).
Where does Delta IV M+(4,2) | NROL-22 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 6, Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.