USA-234


USA-234, also known as NRO Launch 25 or NROL-25, is an American reconnaissance satellite, operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched from Vandenberg [Air Force Base] in 2012, it has been identified as the second radar imaging satellite to be launched as part of the Future Imagery Architecture programme.
USA-234 was launched by United Launch Alliance, using a Delta IV carrier rocket, making its first flight in the Medium+ configuration. The rocket was launched from Vandenberg AFB [Space Launch Complex 6|Space Launch Complex 6] at Vandenberg, at 23:12:57 UTC on 3 April 2012. It was identified as NRO Launch 25, and was the nineteenth flight of a Delta IV; the vehicle was designated Delta 359, and named Electra.
The satellite's orbit and mission are officially classified; however, it has been located by amateur observers in a orbit, inclined at 123 degrees.