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RCA-A

Delta 3914 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on December 13, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 13, 1975 · 01:56 UTCLaunch 1975-117Launch no. 1,768 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 13, 1975, 01:56
Launch designation
1975-117
Mission
RCA-A
Flight name
Satcom 1
Vehicle flight ID
607/D118

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,219 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.867 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 11975-117ANORAD 8476RCA Global Communications Inc.Communications433 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.