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Thuraya 3

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on January 15, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 15, 2008 · 11:48 UTCLaunch 2008-001Launch no. 4,884 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 15, 2008, 11:48
Launch designation
2008-001
Mission
Thuraya 3
Flight name
SL36 Thuraya 3
Vehicle flight ID
SL25/DM-SL-15L
Flight code
70151-301

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,999 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thuraya 32008-001ANORAD 32404Thuraya SatelliteCommunications5,180 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.