Mission
Communications · Direct-GEO
Telstar 18, launched June 28, 2004 aboard a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket, has successfully reached its in-orbit testing position at 142 degrees East longitude. During the satellite's launch, the Zenit rocket's upper stage shut down 54 seconds early and released the satellite into a low orbit. After…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| APSTAR-5 (TELSTAR 18) 2004-024A | Payload | 36143 × 36144 km · 7.3° | Globe |
| BLOCK DM-SL R/B 2004-024B | Rocket body | 717 × 21628 km · 0.1° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2004-024. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).