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GPS SVN 66

Atlas V 401 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on May 15, 2013, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 15, 2013 · 21:38 UTCLaunch 2013-023Launch no. 5,290 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC41
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 15, 2013, 21:38
Launch designation
2013-023
Mission
GPS SVN 66
Flight name
GPS II F-4
Vehicle flight ID
AV-039

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
167 km
Initial apogee
20,335 km
Inclination
55.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GPS IIF-42013-023ANORAD 39166US Air Force Space and Missile CenterNavigation1,630 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.