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SORCE

Pegasus XL launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 25, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 25, 2003 · 20:13 UTCLaunch 2003-004Launch no. 4,579 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad RW30/12
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 25, 2003, 20:13
Launch designation
2003-004
Mission
SORCE
Vehicle flight ID
F32

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
652 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.290 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
SORCE2003-004ANORAD 27651NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterAstronomy290 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.