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Telstar 11N

Zenit-3SLB launch from Baikonur (Russia) on February 26, 2009, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 26, 2009 · 18:29 UTCLaunch 2009-009Launch no. 4,962 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC45/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySISRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 26, 2009, 18:29
Launch designation
2009-009
Mission
Telstar 11N
Vehicle flight ID
SB60.2/SLB 2
Flight code
70161-302

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,099 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Telstar 11N2009-009ANORAD 34111TelesatCommunications4,010 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.