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Navstar GPS SVN 61

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 6, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 6, 2004 · 05:39 UTCLaunch 2004-045Launch no. 4,685 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 6, 2004, 05:39
Launch designation
2004-045
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 61
Flight name
USA 180 (GPS IIR-13)
Vehicle flight ID
D308

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,736 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIR-132004-045ANORAD 28474US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation1,077 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.