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Orbcomm FM30

Pegasus XL/HAPS launch from Wallops (United States) on December 4, 1999, carrying 7 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 4, 1999 · 18:53 UTCLaunch 1999-065Launch no. 4,357 in the log
SpaceportWallopspad RW22
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 4, 1999, 18:53
Launch designation
1999-065
Mission
Orbcomm FM30
Flight name
Orbcomm D1-D7
Vehicle flight ID
F28

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,375 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.308 t
Payloads
7
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Orbcomm D21999-065ANORAD 25980Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm D31999-065BNORAD 25981Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm D41999-065CNORAD 25982Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm D51999-065DNORAD 25983Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm D81999-065ENORAD 25984Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgExploded or broke up · Mar 11, 2023
Orbcomm D71999-065FNORAD 25985Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 kgIn orbit
Orbcomm D61999-065GNORAD 25986Orbcomm Inc.Communications44 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.