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Navstar GPS SVN 56

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on January 29, 2003, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 29, 2003 · 18:06 UTCLaunch 2003-005Launch no. 4,580 in the log
RocketDelta 7925-9.5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 29, 2003, 18:06
Launch designation
2003-005
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 56
Flight name
USA 166 (GPS IIR-8)
Vehicle flight ID
D295

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,518 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIR-82003-005ANORAD 27663US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation1,077 kgIn orbit
XSS-102003-005BNORAD 27664US Air Force Space and Missile CenterTechnology28 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.