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Navstar GPS SVN 8

Atlas E/SGS-2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on July 14, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 14, 1983 · 10:21 UTCLaunch 1983-072Launch no. 2,713 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 14, 1983, 10:21
Launch designation
1983-072
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 8
Flight name
GPS 8
Vehicle flight ID
75E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
21,529 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.792 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS 81983-072ANORAD 14189US 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.