launched fromUSA
FLTSATCOM-5
Partial
AUG 06198108:16:00 UTCFairing collapsed during ascent, damaging spacecraft.
LIFTOFF
AUG 06 198108:16:00 UTC
Partial
launched fromLC-36ACanaveral
aboardAtlas Centaur SLV-3DAC-59intoGTO
Payload
FLTSATCOM-5
Communications satellite