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Orbcomm OXP

Pegasus launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 9, 1993, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 9, 1993 · 14:30 UTCLaunch 1993-009Launch no. 3,790 in the log
RocketPegasus
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad RW15/33
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 9, 1993, 14:30
Launch designation
1993-009
Mission
Orbcomm OXP
Flight name
SCD-1
Vehicle flight ID
003/F3

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
792 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Orbcomm CDS-11993-009ANORAD 22489Orbcomm Inc.Communications15 kgIn orbit
SCD-11993-009BNORAD 22490National Institute of Space ResearchCommunications115 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.