USA-181
USA-181 was the first payload to be launched on the Delta IV Heavy rocket.
Launch[change | change source]
USA-181 launched on The Maiden Flight of the Delta IV Heavy Rocket on December 21, 2004, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, LC-37B.
Description[change | change source]
USA-181 is permanently attached to the second stage of the first Delta IV Heavy rocket.
Conclusion[change | change source]
As of 2024 USA-181 remains in a Medium Earth Orbit attached to the First Delta IV Heavy rocket.