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Globalstar S-6

Soyuz-U-PVB launch from Baikonur (France) on November 22, 1999, carrying 4 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 22, 1999 · 16:20 UTCLaunch 1999-062Launch no. 4,354 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U-PVBvariant Ikar
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyStarsemFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 22, 1999, 16:20
Launch designation
1999-062
Mission
Globalstar S-6
Vehicle flight ID
M 15000-063
Flight code
ST06

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,792 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.8 t
Payloads
4
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Globalstar M0391999-062ANORAD 25961Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0341999-062BNORAD 25962Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0291999-062CNORAD 25963Globalstar LPCommunications450 kgIn orbit
Globalstar M0611999-062DNORAD 25964Globalstar 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.