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Far UV Spec. Explorer

Delta 7320-10 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 24, 1999, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 24, 1999 · 15:44 UTCLaunch 1999-035Launch no. 4,324 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 24, 1999, 15:44
Launch designation
1999-035
Mission
Far UV Spec. Explorer
Flight name
FUSE
Vehicle flight ID
D271

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
919 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
FUSE1999-035ANORAD 25791NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterAstronomy1,130 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.