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Globalstar D-1

Delta 7420-10C launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 14, 1998, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 14, 1998 · 14:34 UTCLaunch 1998-008Launch no. 4,215 in the log
RocketDelta 7420-10C
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 14, 1998, 14:34
Launch designation
1998-008
Mission
Globalstar D-1
Flight name
Globalstar 1-4
Vehicle flight ID
D253

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,861 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0011998-008ANORAD 25162Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0041998-008BNORAD 25163Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0021998-008CNORAD 25164Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0031998-008DNORAD 25165Globalstar LPCommunications450 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.