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Navstar GPS SVN 5

Atlas F/SVS launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 9, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 9, 1980 · 23:08 UTCLaunch 1980-011Launch no. 2,287 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 9, 1980, 23:08
Launch designation
1980-011
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 5
Flight name
GPS 5
Vehicle flight ID
35F

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,508 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Navstar 51980-011ANORAD 11690US Air Force Space DivisionNavigation431 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.