NROL-15

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf satellite
gptkbp:analyzes NRO_analysis_teams
gptkbp:base multiple ground stations
gptkbp:collection real-time data collection
gptkbp:communicationEquipment secure communication channels
gptkbp:dataTransmission encrypted data
gptkbp:dataUsage onboard data storage
gptkbp:decommissioned no
gptkbp:design gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
5 years
gptkbp:homeGround NRO_ground_stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NROL-15
gptkbp:internationalCooperation none
gptkbp:is_monitored_by NRO_tracking_systems
gptkbp:lastProduced active
gptkbp:launchDate 2010-05-20
gptkbp:launched gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
successful
estimated at $200 million
2010-05-20 to 2010-05-20
Complex 41
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Atlas_V_401
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_A2100
reconnaissance
military satellite
geosynchronous orbit
NRO_control_systems
gptkbp:missions ongoing
support national security objectives.
gptkbp:missionsConducted high
gptkbp:notableFeature 2010
gptkbp:operator gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
gptkbp:orbitalInclination approximately 24 hours
approximately 36,000 km
approximately 0 degrees
gptkbp:passenger_traffic electronic intelligence
classified payload
classified mass
gptkbp:powers solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor NROL-14
gptkbp:primaryFunction intelligence gathering
surveillance
gptkbp:purpose signals intelligence
gptkbp:recordings classified resolution
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:NROL-16
NROL-14
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:NROL-16
gptkbp:technology advanced imaging technology
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 kg