USA-182 (also known as Onyx-5, Prometheus and NROL-16) is an American reconnaissance satellite which was operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. Launched in April 2005, it is the last Onyx reconnaissance satellite launch.

Overview The satellite launched on the last Titan (405)B Version launch and the last Titan IV from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Onyx also called Lacrosse is a Radar type reconnaissance satellite used by NRO and has a resolution of 1 meter. FIA-R (Topaz) is the Successor of Onyx satellite.

See also

List of USA satellites List of NRO Launches

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