Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
The US Navy GFO (Geosat Follow On), is a 369 kg minisatellite based on the Techstar platform to carry on the mission of Geosat. It was launched on the 10th February 1998 on a Taurus-2210 from VAFB alongside two Orbcomm satellites, into a 789 × 881 km (779 × 790 km planned) 108 degree inclined orbit.
Details
Type
Navigation
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Tue, Feb 10, 1998, 13:20
Weather
Pro