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RCA-B

Delta 3914 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on March 26, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 26, 1976 · 22:47 UTCLaunch 1976-029Launch no. 1,807 in the log
RocketDelta 3914
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 26, 1976, 22:47
Launch designation
1976-029
Mission
RCA-B
Flight name
Satcom 2
Vehicle flight ID
610/D121

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,602 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.867 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 21976-029ANORAD 8774RCA AmericomCommunications433 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.