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Astra 1G

Proton-K/DM-2M launch from Baikonur (Russia) on December 2, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 2, 1997 · 23:10 UTCLaunch 1997-076Launch no. 4,196 in the log
RocketProton-K/DM-2Mvariant DM3
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC81/23
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyILS-KRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 2, 1997, 23:10
Launch designation
1997-076
Mission
Astra 1G
Vehicle flight ID
382-02

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,668 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Astra 1G1997-076ANORAD 25071Soci\'et\'e Europeene des Satellites, LuxembourgCommunications3,388 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.