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EOS PM-1

Delta 7920-10L launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 4, 2002, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 4, 2002 · 09:54 UTCLaunch 2002-022Launch no. 4,532 in the log
RocketDelta 7920-10L
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 4, 2002, 09:54
Launch designation
2002-022
Mission
EOS PM-1
Flight name
Aqua
Vehicle flight ID
D291

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
712 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Aqua2002-022ANORAD 27424NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterOptical imaging3,078 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.