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Syncom 2

Thor Delta B launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on July 26, 1963, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 26, 1963 · 14:33 UTCLaunch 1963-031Launch no. 266 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 26, 1963, 14:33
Launch designation
1963-031
Mission
Syncom 2
Vehicle flight ID
370/D020

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,873 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.066 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Syncom 21963-031ANORAD 634NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterCommunications34 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.