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MSX

Delta 7920-10 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 24, 1996, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 24, 1996 · 12:27 UTCLaunch 1996-024Launch no. 4,065 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyMDSSCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 24, 1996, 12:27
Launch designation
1996-024
Mission
MSX
Vehicle flight ID
D235

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
972 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
MSX1996-024ANORAD 23851Ballistic Missile Defense OrganizationTechnology2,782 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.