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MACSAT 1

Scout G-1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 9, 1990, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 9, 1990 · 17:50 UTCLaunch 1990-043Launch no. 3,517 in the log
RocketScout G-1
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC5
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASA LaRCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 9, 1990, 17:50
Launch designation
1990-043
Mission
MACSAT 1
Flight name
MACSAT 1/2
Vehicle flight ID
S212C

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
853 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.140 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
MACSAT 11990-043ANORAD 20607Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyCommunications70 kgIn orbit
MACSAT 21990-043BNORAD 20608Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyCommunications70 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.