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Delta 7920-10C launch from Vandenberg (United States) on April 20, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 20, 2004 · 16:57 UTCLaunch 2004-014Launch no. 4,653 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC2W
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 20, 2004, 16:57
Launch designation
2004-014
Mission
GP-B
Vehicle flight ID
D304

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gravity Probe B2004-014ANORAD 28230NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterSpace science3,145 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.