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Payload Adapter System

Delta 3920 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 5, 1986, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 5, 1986 · 15:08 UTCLaunch 1986-069Launch no. 3,099 in the log
RocketDelta 3920
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 5, 1986, 15:08
Launch designation
1986-069
Mission
Payload Adapter System
Flight name
USA 19 (SDIO D180)
Vehicle flight ID
D180

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
765 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.5 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 191986-069ANORAD 16937Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, DoDTechnology1,100 kgCollided · Sep 5, 1986
Delta 180 Sensor Module1986-069BNORAD 16938Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, DoDTechnology450 kgReentered attached to another object · Nov 25, 1986

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.