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Hispasat 1A

Ariane 44LP launch from Kourou (France) on September 10, 1992, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 10, 1992 · 23:04 UTCLaunch 1992-060Launch no. 3,746 in the log
RocketAriane 44LPvariant 44LP+
SpaceportKouroupad ELA2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 10, 1992, 23:04
Launch designation
1992-060
Mission
Hispasat 1A
Flight name
Hisp. 1A/Satcom C3
Vehicle flight ID
V53 L425a

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,854 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.8 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hispasat 1A1992-060ANORAD 22116Hispasat SACommunications2,194 kgIn orbit
Satcom C31992-060BNORAD 22117GE AmericomCommunications750 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.