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Improved CRYSTAL 2104

Titan 404A launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 28, 1992, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 28, 1992 · 21:34 UTCLaunch 1992-083Launch no. 3,769 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SMCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 28, 1992, 21:34
Launch designation
1992-083
Mission
Improved CRYSTAL 2104
Flight name
USA 86 [IC4]
Vehicle flight ID
K-3 (45J-1)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,046 km
Payload mass to orbit
13.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 861992-083ANORAD 22251National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging13.5 tDeorbited · Jun 5, 2000

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.