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DMSP Block 5D-3 S-17

Delta 4M launch from Vandenberg (United States) on November 4, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 2006 · 13:53 UTCLaunch 2006-050Launch no. 4,802 in the log
RocketDelta 4M
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyBoeingUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 2006, 13:53
Launch designation
2006-050
Mission
DMSP Block 5D-3 S-17
Flight name
USA 191 (DMSP 17)
Vehicle flight ID
D4-7/D320

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
846 km
Initial apogee
850 km
Inclination
98.8°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
DMSP F-172006-050ANORAD 29522US Air Force Space and Missile CenterMeteorology1,217 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.