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RCA-D

Delta 3910/PAM launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 20, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 20, 1981 · 01:37 UTCLaunch 1981-114Launch no. 2,501 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 20, 1981, 01:37
Launch designation
1981-114
Mission
RCA-D
Flight name
Satcom 3R
Vehicle flight ID
640/D158

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,931 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 3R1981-114ANORAD 12967RCA AmericomCommunications577 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.