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Iridium MFS 1 & 2
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Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
The Iridium-MFS payloads were mass models of the Iridium communications satellites. Two were launched to test the new CZ-2C (2) SD launch vehicle and the payload dispenser.
Details
Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Location
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Date
Mon, Sep 1, 1997, 14:00
Rocket
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