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USA-215 also known as NRO Launch 41 or NROL-41 is an American reconnaissance satellite operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched in 2010 it has been identified as the first in a new series of radar imaging satellites developed as part of the Future Imagery Architecture programme to replace the earlier Lacrosse spacecraft.USA-215 was launched by an Atlas V carrier rocket flying in the 501 configuration operated by United Launch Alliance.