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NATO 4A

Delta 7925 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 8, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 8, 1991 · 00:53 UTCLaunch 1991-001Launch no. 3,594 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 8, 1991, 00:53
Launch designation
1991-001
Mission
NATO 4A
Vehicle flight ID
D202

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,395 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
NATO IVA1991-001ANORAD 21047North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCommunications1,430 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.