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Marisat A

Delta 2914 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 19, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 19, 1976 · 22:32 UTCLaunch 1976-017Launch no. 1,795 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 19, 1976, 22:32
Launch designation
1976-017
Mission
Marisat A
Flight name
Marisat 1
Vehicle flight ID
603/D120

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,952 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.738 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Marisat 1011976-017ANORAD 8697Comsat General Corp., Washington D.C.Communications360 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.