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Navstar GPS SVN 52

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 25, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 25, 2006 · 18:50 UTCLaunch 2006-042Launch no. 4,794 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 25, 2006, 18:50
Launch designation
2006-042
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 52
Flight name
USA 190 (GPS IIRM-2)
Vehicle flight ID
D318

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,471 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIR-15(M)2006-042ANORAD 29486US 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.