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GOES J

Atlas I launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 23, 1995, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 23, 1995 · 05:52 UTCLaunch 1995-025Launch no. 3,988 in the log
RocketAtlas I
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC36B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 23, 1995, 05:52
Launch designation
1995-025
Mission
GOES J
Flight name
GOES 9
Vehicle flight ID
AC-77

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
42,419 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GOES 91995-025ANORAD 23581National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationMeteorology2,105 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.