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Insat 1D

Delta 4925-8 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 12, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 12, 1990 · 05:52 UTCLaunch 1990-051Launch no. 3,525 in the log
RocketDelta 4925-8
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 12, 1990, 05:52
Launch designation
1990-051
Mission
Insat 1D
Vehicle flight ID
D196

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,961 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Insat 1D1990-051ANORAD 20643Indian Space Research OrganizationCommunications1,190 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.