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Maxar 1

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 2, 2024, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 2, 2024 · 18:36 UTCLaunch 2024-081Launch no. 6,668 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 2, 2024, 18:36
Launch designation
2024-081
Mission
Maxar 1
Flight name
WV Legion 1/2
Vehicle flight ID
324/B1061.20 F330

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
WorldView Legion 12024-081ANORAD 59625Maxar IntelligenceOptical imaging700 kgIn orbit
WorldView Legion 22024-081BNORAD 59626Maxar IntelligenceOptical imaging700 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.