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Navstar GPS SVN 9

Atlas E/SGS-2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on June 13, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 13, 1984 · 11:37 UTCLaunch 1984-059Launch no. 2,828 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 13, 1984, 11:37
Launch designation
1984-059
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 9
Flight name
USA 1 (GPS 9)
Vehicle flight ID
42E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,961 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.792 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS 91984-059ANORAD 15039US 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.