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LACE

Delta 6920-8 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 14, 1990, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 14, 1990 · 16:15 UTCLaunch 1990-015Launch no. 3,487 in the log
RocketDelta 6920-8
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 14, 1990, 16:15
Launch designation
1990-015
Mission
LACE
Flight name
USA 51/52 (LACE/RME)
Vehicle flight ID
D192

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
549 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
LACE1990-015ANORAD 20496Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, DoDTechnology1,440 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 24, 2000
RME1990-015BNORAD 20497Strategic Defense Initiative Organization, DoDTechnology1,000 kgReentered (orbital decay) · May 24, 1992

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