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Satcom C-5

Delta 7925 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 29, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 29, 1991 · 22:55 UTCLaunch 1991-037Launch no. 3,631 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 29, 1991, 22:55
Launch designation
1991-037
Mission
Satcom C-5
Flight name
Aurora 2
Vehicle flight ID
D205

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,328 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Satcom C51991-037ANORAD 21392GE AmericomCommunications688 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.