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RCA-G

Delta 3924 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 8, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 8, 1983 · 22:52 UTCLaunch 1983-094Launch no. 2,735 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 8, 1983, 22:52
Launch designation
1983-094
Mission
RCA-G
Flight name
Satcom 2R
Vehicle flight ID
D172

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,850 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom 2R1983-094ANORAD 14328RCA AmericomCommunications566 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.