FLTSATCOM F1

Atlas SLV-3D Centaur launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 9, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 9, 1978 · 21:17 UTCLaunch 1978-016Launch no. 2,054 in the log

RocketAtlas SLV-3D Centaur

SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC36A

OutcomeSuccess

Launch agencyNASA LeRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC): February 9, 1978, 21:17
Launch designation: 1978-016
Mission: FLTSATCOM F1
Flight name: FLTSATCOM 1
Vehicle flight ID: AC-44
Year: Launches in 1978

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee: 41,788 km
Payload mass to orbit: 1.9 t
Payloads: 1
GCAT launch code: OS

Payloads

Payload	Designation	Owner	Mission type	Mass	Fate
FLTSATCOM F1	1978-016ANORAD 10669	Navy Electronic Systems Command	Communications	942 kg	In 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.