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Globalstar D-3

Delta 7420-10C launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 10, 1999, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 10, 1999 · 13:48 UTCLaunch 1999-031Launch no. 4,320 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 10, 1999, 13:48
Launch designation
1999-031
Mission
Globalstar D-3
Flight name
Globalstar-3
Vehicle flight ID
D270

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,102 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0251999-031ANORAD 25770Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0491999-031BNORAD 25771Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0471999-031CNORAD 25772Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0521999-031DNORAD 25773Globalstar 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.