Zenit | DirecTV-1R

Sea Launch flew Zenit | DirecTV-1R on a Zenit out of Sea Launch, placing its payload in Direct-GEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Sea Launch
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Zenit
Launch site
Sea Launch
Launch pad
Launch Platform Odyssey
Payload
—
Target orbit
Direct-GEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1999-10-10T03:28:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Zenit is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Zenit endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches Direct-GEO, successfully entering orbit.
  4. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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