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OV-104 IUS deploy

Space Shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on October 3, 1985, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 3, 1985 · 15:15 UTCLaunch 1985-092Launch no. 2,995 in the log
RocketSpace Shuttle
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC39A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA JSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 3, 1985, 15:15
Launch designation
1985-092
Mission
OV-104 IUS deploy
Flight name
USA 11/12 [DSCS]
Vehicle flight ID
STS-28/51-J

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,199 km
Payload mass to orbit
117.6 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Atlantis (STS 51-J)1985-092ANORAD 16115NASA Johnson Space Flight CenterHuman spaceflight93.1 tLanded · Oct 7, 1985
DSCS III B-41985-092BNORAD 16116US Air Force Space DivisionCommunications1,170 kgIn orbit
DSCS III B-51985-092CNORAD 16117US Air Force Space DivisionCommunications1,170 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.