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Navstar GPS SVN 11

Atlas E/SGS-2 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 9, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 9, 1985 · 02:53 UTCLaunch 1985-093Launch no. 2,996 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC3W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 9, 1985, 02:53
Launch designation
1985-093
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 11
Flight name
USA 10 (GPS 11)
Vehicle flight ID
55E

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
22,036 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.792 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS 111985-093ANORAD 16129US 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.