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QuickBird

Delta 7320-10 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on October 18, 2001, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 18, 2001 · 18:51 UTCLaunch 2001-047Launch no. 4,499 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 18, 2001, 18:51
Launch designation
2001-047
Mission
QuickBird
Flight name
QuickBird 2
Vehicle flight ID
D288

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
480 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
QuickBird 22001-047ANORAD 26953Earth Watch IncOptical imaging1,028 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jan 27, 2015

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.