USA-193
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| Launch date | December 14, 2006 |
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| Max speed | 28,000 km/h |
| Destroyed | 21 February 2008 |
| Perigee altitude | 242 kilometers (150 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 257 kilometers (160 mi) |
| Cost | 18 billion USD (2005) |
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| ID | 2619920 |
About USA-193
USA-193, also known as NRO launch 21, was a U. S. military reconnaissance satellite launched on 14 December 2006. It was the first launch conducted by the United Launch Alliance. Owned by the National Reconnaissance Office, the craft's precise function and purpose were classified.
