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Galaxy III

Delta 3920/PAM launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 21, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 21, 1984 · 22:18 UTCLaunch 1984-101Launch no. 2,871 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 21, 1984, 22:18
Launch designation
1984-101
Mission
Galaxy III
Flight name
Galaxy 3
Vehicle flight ID
D176

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,086 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Galaxy 31984-101ANORAD 15308Hughes Communications Inc.Communications603 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.