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Navstar GPS SVN 50

Delta 7925-9.5 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 17, 2009, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 17, 2009 · 10:35 UTCLaunch 2009-043Launch no. 4,997 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC17A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 17, 2009, 10:35
Launch designation
2009-043
Mission
Navstar GPS SVN 50
Flight name
USA 206 (GPS IIRM8)
Vehicle flight ID
D343

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
20,388 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIR-21(M)2009-043ANORAD 35752US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation1,077 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.