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Globalstar D-6

Delta 7420-10C launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 17, 1999, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 17, 1999 · 04:37 UTCLaunch 1999-043Launch no. 4,333 in the log
RocketDelta 7420-10C
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 17, 1999, 04:37
Launch designation
1999-043
Mission
Globalstar D-6
Flight name
Globalstar-6
Vehicle flight ID
D274

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,165 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0241999-043ANORAD 25883Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0271999-043BNORAD 25884Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0541999-043CNORAD 25885Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0531999-043DNORAD 25886Globalstar 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.