UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10
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Aug 27, 1998 at 01:17 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Galaxy 10, a Hughes HS-601HP satellite, would have joined PanAmSat’s fleet of dual-payload spacecraft serving the United States. It was the first satellite to be carried on the new Boeing Delta-8930 rocket. The launch occurred on 26 August 1998, but the satellite was lost when the Delta-8930 failed.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Galaxy 10
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 15ee36ba-2f1f-47f8-bfe5-8aced78465e5
Reported date: Aug 27, 1998 at 01:17 UTC
Last synced: 14 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta III →
MANUFACTURER
Boeing
VARIANT
8930
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
33.3%
The Delta III rocket was an expendable launch vehicle made by Boeing. The first Delta III launch was on August 26, 1998.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 launch?
The Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 1:17 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Galaxy 10?
The Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 mission uses the Delta III rocket, manufactured by Boeing. The Delta III has flown 3 times with a 33.3% success rate.
Where is the Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Galaxy 10 going to?
The Galaxy 10 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Galaxy 10?
The Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta 8930 | Galaxy 10 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 27, 1998 at 01:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 minutes ago
●Launch Library 214 minutes ago
Launch ID: 15ee36ba-2f1f-47f8-bfe5-8aced78465e5
●Open-Meteo Weather14 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57
Mission Profile
Galaxy 10 was a Delta III 8930 mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 17B, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 27, 1998. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.