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Galaxy I

Delta 3920/PAM launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 28, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 28, 1983 · 23:08 UTCLaunch 1983-065Launch no. 2,706 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 28, 1983, 23:08
Launch designation
1983-065
Mission
Galaxy I
Flight name
Galaxy 1
Vehicle flight ID
D170

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,433 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 11983-065ANORAD 14158Hughes Communications Inc.Communications676 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.