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UFO F9

Atlas IIA launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on October 20, 1998, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 20, 1998 · 07:19 UTCLaunch 1998-058Launch no. 4,269 in the log
RocketAtlas IIA
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC36A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 20, 1998, 07:19
Launch designation
1998-058
Mission
UFO F9
Flight name
USA 140 (UHF F9)
Vehicle flight ID
AC-130

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,798 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
UHF F/O F91998-058ANORAD 25501SPAWAR PMW 146 Com Sat Program OfficeCommunications3,200 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.