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Radarsat

Delta 7920-10 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 4, 1995, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 1995 · 14:22 UTCLaunch 1995-059Launch no. 4,025 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 1995, 14:22
Launch designation
1995-059
Mission
Radarsat
Vehicle flight ID
D229

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,495 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.8 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Radarsat1995-059ANORAD 23710Canadian Space AgencyRadar imaging2,750 kgIn orbit
SURFSAT1995-059BJet Propulsion Lab———

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