Launch Overview
Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
Agency
United States Air Force
Site / Pad
CC / SLC17B
Outcome
Success
Flight
D263
COSPAR Designator
1998-068
Mission
BONUM-1 (Communications)
The satellite is a high-power version of the HS-376HP, spin-stabilized spacecraft, one of the most popular spacecraft models. The satellite was launched onboard a Delta-7925 rocket on Nov. 22, 1998. The delivery in-orbit contract included the satellite, launch vehicle services, and ground satellite control equipment for use at the control center, and training for the satellite controllers. The satellite is operated by the BONUM-1 control station, located in Moscow.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Delta II 7925-9.5
Provider
United States Air Force
Agency launches
1002 (15 YTD)
Site launches
555 (16 YTD)
Pad launches
108 (3 YTD)