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MITEX OSC satellite

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 21, 2006, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 21, 2006 · 22:15 UTCLaunch 2006-024Launch no. 4,774 in the log
RocketDelta 7925-9.5
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 21, 2006, 22:15
Launch designation
2006-024
Mission
MITEX OSC satellite
Flight name
USA 187-189 (MITEX)
Vehicle flight ID
D316

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,334 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.5 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 1872006-024ANORAD 29240Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyTechnology250 kgIn orbit
USA 1882006-024BNORAD 29241Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyTechnology250 kgIn orbit
USA 1892006-024CNORAD 29242Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyTechnology1,000 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.