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Swift GRB Explorer

Delta 7320-10C launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 20, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 20, 2004 · 17:16 UTCLaunch 2004-047Launch no. 4,687 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 20, 2004, 17:16
Launch designation
2004-047
Mission
Swift GRB Explorer
Flight name
Swift
Vehicle flight ID
D309

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
604 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Swift2004-047ANORAD 28485NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterAstronomy1,470 kgRenamed · Jan 11, 2018

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.