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RCA-C'

Delta 3910/PAM launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 16, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 16, 1982 · 01:55 UTCLaunch 1982-004Launch no. 2,515 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 16, 1982, 01:55
Launch designation
1982-004
Mission
RCA-C'
Flight name
Satcom 4
Vehicle flight ID
643/D159

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,283 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 41982-004ANORAD 13035RCA 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.