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Navstar GPS SVN 23

Delta 7925 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 26, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 26, 1990 · 21:39 UTCLaunch 1990-103Launch no. 3,580 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 26, 1990, 21:39
Launch designation
1990-103
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 23
Flight name
USA 66 (GPS IIA-10)
Vehicle flight ID
D201

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
21,385 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIA-11990-103ANORAD 20959US Air Force Space Systems DivisionNavigation860 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.