NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2001-009A
USA 157 is an American geosynchronous military communications spacecraft that was launched by a Titan 4/Centaur combination from Cape Canaveral at 21:20 UT. The 4.5 ton spacecraft is the first in the MILSTAR 2 series which is capable of higher data rates and is more secure against disabling efforts.
Launch Date: 2001-02-27
Launch Vehicle: Titan IV-Centaur
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office