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DSP 18?

Titan 402B/IUS launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 8, 2000, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 8, 2000 · 16:01 UTCLaunch 2000-024Launch no. 4,392 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF 3SLSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 8, 2000, 16:01
Launch designation
2000-024
Mission
DSP 18?
Flight name
USA 149 [DSP20]
Vehicle flight ID
4B-29

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,012 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DSP F202000-024ANORAD 26356US Air Force Space and Missile CenterMissile early warning2,360 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.