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GSSAP 3/4

Delta 4M+(4,2) launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 19, 2016, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 19, 2016 · 04:52 UTCLaunch 2016-052Launch no. 5,578 in the log
RocketDelta 4M+(4,2)variant A
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC37B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 19, 2016, 04:52
Launch designation
2016-052
Mission
GSSAP 3/4
Flight name
AFSPC-6
Vehicle flight ID
D4-33/D375
Flight code
AFSPC-6

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
200 km
Initial apogee
500 km
Inclination
28.0°
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 2702016-052ANORAD 41744US Air Force Space CommandMissile early warning500 kgIn orbit
USA 2712016-052BNORAD 41745US Air Force Space CommandMissile early warning500 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.