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Globalstar D-2

Delta 7420-10C launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on April 24, 1998, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 24, 1998 · 22:38 UTCLaunch 1998-023Launch no. 4,230 in the log
RocketDelta 7420-10C
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 24, 1998, 22:38
Launch designation
1998-023
Mission
Globalstar D-2
Flight name
Globalstar 5-8
Vehicle flight ID
D256

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,929 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0141998-023ANORAD 25306Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0061998-023BNORAD 25307Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0151998-023CNORAD 25308Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0081998-023DNORAD 25309Globalstar 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.