MISSION NAME
GFO
Status
Success
DATE
10 FEB 1998
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 576E
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.
Minotaur-C 2210
Rocket Description
American all-solid orbital launch vehicle based on a Pegasus and Peacekeeper rocket.It has been designed as a quick reaction launch vehicle, which can be launched from minimaly prepared places in a matter of a few days.