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Globalstar S-1

Soyuz-U-PVB launch from Baikonur (France) on February 9, 1999, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 9, 1999 · 03:53 UTCLaunch 1999-004Launch no. 4,292 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U-PVBvariant Ikar
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyStarsemFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 9, 1999, 03:53
Launch designation
1999-004
Mission
Globalstar S-1
Vehicle flight ID
S 15000-058
Flight code
ST01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,753 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0231999-004ANORAD 25621Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0401999-004BNORAD 25622Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0361999-004CNORAD 25623Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0381999-004DNORAD 25624Globalstar 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.