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EarthCARE

Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on May 28, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 28, 2024 · 22:20 UTCLaunch 2024-101Launch no. 6,689 in the log
RocketFalcon 9variant FT5
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySpaceXUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 28, 2024, 22:20
Launch designation
2024-101
Mission
EarthCARE
Vehicle flight ID
343/B1081.7 F342

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
EarthCARE2024-101ANORAD 59908European Space AgencyEarth science2,200 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.