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GALEX

Pegasus XL launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on April 28, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 28, 2003 · 11:59 UTCLaunch 2003-017Launch no. 4,592 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad RW30/12
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyOSC-FairfaxUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 28, 2003, 11:59
Launch designation
2003-017
Mission
GALEX
Vehicle flight ID
F33

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
703 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.280 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GALEX2003-017ANORAD 27783NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterAstronomy280 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.