Gemstar

USA

Global Messaging Satellite, also called Vitasat

Launch data:

Designation 95F05
Launch date 15 Aug 1995
Launch site Va, SLC-6
Launch vehicle  Athena-1 (#1)
MissionTelecommunications
Mass at launch150 kg

End of life

Out of service 15 Aug 1995
Cause Launch failure

Was designed to provide electronic mail services and global location services for trucking fleet operators.
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