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Dnepr launch from Yasny (Russia) on October 1, 2008, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 1, 2008 · 06:37 UTCLaunch 2008-049Launch no. 4,934 in the log
RocketDnepr
SpaceportYasnypad Sh370/13?
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyKosmotrasRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 1, 2008, 06:37
Launch designation
2008-049
Mission
THEOS
Vehicle flight ID
670-8343-637

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,173 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Thaichote2008-049ANORAD 33396Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development AgencyOptical imaging750 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.