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Syncom 1

Thor Delta B launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 14, 1963, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 14, 1963 · 05:35 UTCLaunch 1963-004Launch no. 230 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 14, 1963, 05:35
Launch designation
1963-004
Mission
Syncom 1
Vehicle flight ID
358/D016

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,015 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.068 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Syncom 11963-004ANORAD 553NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterCommunications32 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.