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DemoSat

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (Cayman Islands) on March 28, 1999, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 28, 1999 · 01:29 UTCLaunch 1999-014Launch no. 4,302 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchCayman Islands

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 28, 1999, 01:29
Launch designation
1999-014
Mission
DemoSat
Flight name
SL1 DemoSat
Vehicle flight ID
1L/DM-SL-1TL
Flight code
45043-601

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,119 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DemoSat1999-014ANORAD 25661Sea Launch Inc.Technology4,700 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.