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RCA-E

Delta 3924 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on October 28, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 28, 1982 · 01:27 UTCLaunch 1982-105Launch no. 2,622 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 28, 1982, 01:27
Launch designation
1982-105
Mission
RCA-E
Flight name
Satcom 5
Vehicle flight ID
652/D165

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,677 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 51982-105ANORAD 13631RCA AmericomCommunications573 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.