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UHF F/O F5-EHF

Atlas II launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 31, 1995, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 31, 1995 · 15:27 UTCLaunch 1995-027Launch no. 3,990 in the log
RocketAtlas II
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC36A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 31, 1995, 15:27
Launch designation
1995-027
Mission
UHF F/O F5-EHF
Flight name
USA 111 (UHF F5)
Vehicle flight ID
AC-116

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,532 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
UHF F/O F51995-027ANORAD 23589SPAWAR PMW 146 Com Sat Program OfficeCommunications3,024 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.