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IS-18

Zenit-3SLB launch from Baikonur (Russia) on October 5, 2011, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 5, 2011 · 21:00 UTCLaunch 2011-056Launch no. 5,163 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC45/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySISRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 5, 2011, 21:00
Launch designation
2011-056
Mission
IS-18
Flight name
Intelsat IS-18
Vehicle flight ID
SB60.5/SLB 5L
Flight code
70102-305

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,925 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Intelsat IS-182011-056ANORAD 37834Intelsat S.A., US headquartersCommunications3,200 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.