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Thuraya 2

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on June 10, 2003, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 10, 2003 · 13:55 UTCLaunch 2003-026Launch no. 4,601 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 10, 2003, 13:55
Launch designation
2003-026
Mission
Thuraya 2
Flight name
SL9 Thuraya 2
Vehicle flight ID
SL16/DM-SL-18L
Flight code
45084-701

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,034 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thuraya 22003-026ANORAD 27825Thuraya SatelliteCommunications5,177 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.