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Mass simulator

Falcon 1 launch from Kwajalein (United States) on September 28, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 28, 2008 · 23:15 UTCLaunch 2008-048Launch no. 4,933 in the log
RocketFalcon 1
SpaceportKwajaleinpad OM
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 28, 2008, 23:15
Launch designation
2008-048
Mission
Mass simulator
Flight name
Ratsat
Vehicle flight ID
F004

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
621 km
Initial apogee
643 km
Inclination
9.3°
Payload mass to orbit
0.165 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Ratsat2008-048ANORAD 33393SpaceXTechnology165 kgIn orbit, attached to another object

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