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UFO 10

Atlas IIA launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 23, 1999, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 23, 1999 · 04:06 UTCLaunch 1999-063Launch no. 4,355 in the log
RocketAtlas IIA
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC36B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 23, 1999, 04:06
Launch designation
1999-063
Mission
UFO 10
Flight name
USA 146 (UHF F10)
Vehicle flight ID
AC-136

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,685 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
UHF F/O F101999-063ANORAD 25967SPAWAR PMW 146 Com Sat Program OfficeCommunications3,205 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.