MISSION OVERVIEW
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Minotaur-C 2210
MISSION
GFO
MISSION TYPE
Navigation
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 576ELAUNCH SITE
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b591f848-67e4-4c68-85f1-c559181fe5b3
Reported date: Feb 10, 1998 at 13:20 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Orbital Sciences Corporation
VARIANT
2210
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Taurus 2210 | GFO launch?
The Taurus 2210 | GFO is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 1:20 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for GFO?
The Taurus 2210 | GFO mission uses the Minotaur-C 2210 rocket, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The Minotaur-C 2210 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Taurus 2210 | GFO launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 576E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
What orbit is GFO going to?
The GFO mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GFO?
The Taurus 2210 | GFO is operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Can I watch the Taurus 2210 | GFO 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 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 10, 1998 at 13:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: b591f848-67e4-4c68-85f1-c559181fe5b3
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 34.74, -120.62
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