Flight
- Date and time (UTC)
- April 28, 1998, 22:53
- Launch designation
- 1998-024
- Mission
- Nilesat 101
- Flight name
- Nilesat 101/BSAT 1b
- Vehicle flight ID
- V108 L478b
- Year
- Launches in 1998
Orbit and payload
- Initial apogee
- 36,934 km
- Payload mass to orbit
- 3.4 t
- Payloads
- 2
- GCAT launch code
- OS
Payloads
| Payload | Designation | Owner | Mission type | Mass | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilesat 101 | 1998-024ANORAD 25311 | Nilesat Inc | Communications | 1,840 kg | In orbit |
| BSAT 1b | 1998-024BNORAD 25312 | Broadcasting Satellite System Corp. | Communications | 687 kg | In 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.