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Atlas IIAS AC-164 NROL-18 Flight Vehicle

Lockheed Martin Atlas IIAS vehicle AC-164 successfully launched the classified NROL-18 national-security payload from Vandenberg Air Force Base on 2 December 2003 UTC. It was the final West Coast Atlas IIAS flight.

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Aliases
Atlas IIAS AC-164NRO MLV-18Final West Coast Atlas IIAS
Name
Atlas IIAS AC-164 NROL-18 Flight Vehicle
Slug
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Status
retired

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Description
Lockheed Martin Atlas IIAS vehicle AC-164 successfully launched the classified NROL-18 national-security payload from Vandenberg Air Force Base on 2 December 2003 UTC. It was the final West Coast Atlas IIAS flight.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 9:47:13 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 9:47:13 AM

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First Flight Date
2003-12-02
Last Flight Date
2003-12-02
Vehicle Code
AC-164