2003 January 6 - 14:19 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC4W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Titan. Model: Titan 2G. LV Configuration: Titan II SLV 23G-4 / M68B-105 / 66-4316. -
 Coriolis Nation: USA. Payload: SA-200HP, P98-2. Mass: 828 kg (1,825 lb). Class: Technology. Spacecraft: Coriolis. Manufacturer: Spectrum Astro. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 742 km (461 mi). Apogee: 936 km (582 mi). Inclination: 98.74 deg. Period: 101.55 min. COSPAR: 2003-001A. USAF Sat Cat: 27640. Coriolis was an Air Force Space Test Program three-year meteorological science mission to demonstrate the viability of using polarimetry to measure ocean surface wind speed and direction from space, and to demonstrate predictions of geomagnetic disturbances through continuous observation of Coronal Mass Ejections. Launch delayed from August 22, November 15, December 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2002 and January 5, 2003.
References: 2, 554.
2003 January 9 - 03:17 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Complex: IC4. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Agni. Model: Agni 1. -
 Agni RV Mk 2 Nation: India. Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). MRBM test with dummy warhead. References: 2.
2003 January 13 - 00:45 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: SLC2W. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 7320-10. LV Configuration: Delta 7320-10 D294. - ICESat Nation: USA. Payload: EOS-LAM. Mass: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). Class: Earth. Type: Oceansat. Spacecraft: ICESat. Manufacturer: Ball Aerospace & Technology. Agency: NASA. Perigee: 593 km (368 mi). Apogee: 610 km (379 mi). Inclination: 94.01 deg. Period: 96.56 min. COSPAR: 2003-002A. USAF Sat Cat: 27642. Oceanography, gravimetry, altimetry mission. Delayed from March 30, May 12, August 30, September 10, December 15 and 20, 2002; and Jan. 11 and 12, 2003. References: 2, 554.
- CHIPSat Nation: USA. Payload: CHIPSat BD 2. Mass: 85 kg (187 lb). Class: Astronomy. Spacecraft: CHIPSat. Manufacturer: SpaceDev. Agency: NASA. Perigee: 585 km (363 mi). Apogee: 601 km (373 mi). Inclination: 94.01 deg. Period: 96.39 min. COSPAR: 2003-002B. USAF Sat Cat: 27643. Astrophysics mission. Delayed from March 30, May 12, August 30, September 10, December 15 and 20, 2002; and Jan. 11 and 12, 2003. References: 2, 554.
2003 January 15 - 12:50 GMT - - EVA ISS EO-6-1 Nation: USA. Program: ISS. Crew: Pettit, Bowersox. Flight: ISS EO-6. EVA Duration: 0.29 days. The spacewalk was originally planned for December 12 and a crew of Budarin and Bowersox. But Budarin was prohibited by NASA from further EVA's (at least using US spacesuits) for undisclosed medical reasons. It took over a month for the plans for the spacewalk to be revised (since Budarin was not qualified to operate the space arm, Petit and Bowersox would have to move around the outside of the gigantic station without its assistance). They deployed the 23 m high central radiator panel on the P1 struss, cleaned up a docking port, installed external lighting on the S1 truss, and retrieved tools left on the Z1 truss.
2003 January 15 - 13:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. -
 SAGE-3 1 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 16 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. - SAGE-3 2 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 16 - 15:39 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC39A. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle. LV Configuration: Space Shuttle STS-107. - STS-107 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Payload: Columbia F28 / Spacehab. Class: Manned. Type: Spaceplane. Spacecraft: Columbia. Manufacturer: Boeing. Agency: NASA. Perigee: 280 km (170 mi). Apogee: 280 km (170 mi). Inclination: 39.00 deg. COSPAR: 2003-003A. USAF Sat Cat: 27647. Duration: 15.94 days. Decay Date: 2003-02-01. Crew: Husband, McCool, Anderson, Chawla, Brown David, Clark, Ramon. Flight: STS-107. The last solo shuttle earth orbit mission ended in tragedy when the shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry at an altitude of 63.15 km and a speed of Mach 18. Launch delayed from May 23, June 27, July 11 and 19, November 29, 2002. References: 2.
2003 January 17 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. - SAGE-3 3 Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 112 km (69 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 21 - - Starshine Reenters Into Earth's Atmosphere Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Starshine.
2003 January 21 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. - MM-LFS- SAGE III Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 22 - - Last transmission received from Pioneer 10 Nation: USA. Spacecraft: Pioneer 10-11. The signal received was very faint with no telemetry received. NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) did not detect a signal during the final contact attempt on 7 February 2003. The last time a Pioneer 10 contact returned telemetry data was 27 April 2002. NASA had no additional contact attempts planned for Pioneer 10. Pioneer 10 was at 82 AU, or 12.3 billion km from Earth. The last signal took 11 hours and 20 minutes to reach earth. The spacecraft was headed in the direction of the star Aldebaran, 68 light-years away. It would reach the vicinity of the red giant star in about two million years.
2003 January 24 - 13:11 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL13. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 107 km (66 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 14:03 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL14. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 103 km (64 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 15:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL15. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 16:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL16. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 17:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL17. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 18:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL18. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 19:01 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL19. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 20:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL20. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 109 km (67 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 20:50 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Orion. LV Configuration: Terrier Orion NASA 41.030GE. - MacWAVE Plasma mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 131 km (81 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 21:02 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL21. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 22:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL22. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 106 km (65 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 24 - 23:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL24. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 91 km (56 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 25 - 20:13 GMT - Launch Site: Mayport DZ. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: 29.0 N x 78.5 W. Launch Vehicle: Pegasus. Model: Pegasus XL. LV Configuration: Pegasus XL F32. - SORCE Nation: USA. Payload: Solstice/SAVE. Mass: 268 kg (590 lb). Class: Astronomy. Type: Solar. Spacecraft: SORCE. Manufacturer: Orbital Sciences. Agency: NASA. Perigee: 617 km (384 mi). Apogee: 657 km (408 mi). Inclination: 39.99 deg. Period: 97.31 min. COSPAR: 2003-004A. USAF Sat Cat: 27651. Solar irradiance monitoring, climatology mission. Launch delayed from December 1 and 13, 2002. References: 2, 554.
2003 January 28 - 07:50 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.200UE. - HIBAR Auroral mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 350 km (210 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL34. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 15:04 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL35. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 15:57 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL36. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 116 km (72 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 16:56 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL33?. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 120 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 17:05 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL38. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 115 km (71 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 17:57 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL39. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 18:32 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Orion. LV Configuration: Terrier Orion NASA 41.031GE. - MacWAVE Plasma / aeronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 130 km (80 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 18:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL41. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 108 km (67 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 28 - 19:42 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. LV Configuration: Super Loki ES03SL42. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 114 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 29 - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17B. Launch Pad: SLC17B. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 7925-9.5. LV Configuration: Delta 7925-9.5 D295. - USA 166 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2R-8 / Navstar 51. Mass: 2,032 kg (4,479 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2R. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 20,163 km (12,528 mi). Apogee: 20,352 km (12,646 mi). Inclination: 55.06 deg. Period: 720.74 min. COSPAR: 2003-005A. USAF Sat Cat: 27663. Launch delayed from June 11 and August 16, 2001; March 6, April 29, August 11 and November 7, 2002. References: 2, 554.
- XSS-10 Nation: USA. Mass: 28 kg (61 lb). Class: Technology. Type: Rendezvous. Spacecraft: XSS. Manufacturer: USAF Research Laboratory. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 524 km (325 mi). Apogee: 811 km (503 mi). Inclination: 39.75 deg. Period: 97.95 min. COSPAR: 2003-005B. USAF Sat Cat: 27664. On-orbit servicing technology demonstrator. XSS-10, a 28 kilogram microsatellite, was launched as a secondary payload aboard the Delta 2 launch vehicle carrying a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) satellite. The mission demonstrated the complex interactions of line-of-sight guidance with basic inertial maneuvering. The micro-satellite was attached to the Delta 2 second stage. Once the second stage separated from the GPS satellite, the microsatellite waited for a sunlit Air Force Space Control Network pass before ejecting from the second stage. Once ejected, the microsatellite commenced an autonomous inspection sequence around the second stage, and live video was transmitted to ground stations. The entire mission lasted only 24 hours. Launch delayed from June 11 and August 16, 2001; March 6, April 29, August 11 and November 7, 2002.
References: 2, 554.
2003 January 29 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 113 km (70 mi). References: 2.
2003 January 30 - 13:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kiruna. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Loki. Model: Super Loki. - MM-LFS- Aeronomy mission Nation: Germany. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 117 km (72 mi). References: 2.
2003 February 1 - - Loss of STS-107 Nation: USA. Program: STS. Flight: STS-107. The shuttle Columbia disintegrated over Texas during re-entry at an altitude of 63.15 km and a speed of Mach 18. All hands aboard were lost. The loss grounded the shuttle fleet pending a failure investigation and left the crew of Bowersox, Pettit and Budarin aboard the International Space Station with a Soyuz emergency return vehicle but without means of major station resupply.
2003 February 1 - 14:16 GMT -
2003 February 2 - 12:59 GMT - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz. Model: Soyuz 11A511U. LV Configuration: Soyuz-U E15000-680. -
 Progress M-47 Nation: Russia. Program: ISS. Payload: Progress M s/n 247. Mass: 7,290 kg (16,070 lb). Class: Manned. Type: Logistics. Spacecraft: Progress M. Manufacturer: RKK Energia. Agency: Rosaviakosmos. Perigee: 195 km (121 mi). Apogee: 247 km (154 mi). Inclination: 51.65 deg. Period: 88.77 min. COSPAR: 2003-006A. USAF Sat Cat: 27681. Duration: 206.00 days. Decay Date: 2003-08-28. Flight: ISS EO-6. Launch delayed from original schedule of January 30, and was made just one day after the Columbia disaster resulted in a suspension of shuttle flights. Docked successfully with the ISS on 14:49 GMT on 4 February 2003. Undocked from Zvezda on August 27 and deorbited later the same day.
References: 2, 554.
2003 February 4 - - Memorial Service For The Columbia Astronauts Nation: USA.
2003 February 6 - 07:30 GMT - Launch Site: White Sands. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.204UE. - NUVIEWS 3 Ultraviolet astronomy mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 300 km (180 mi). References: 2.
2003 February 6 - 21:00 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: 576E. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: OBV. Model: OBV. LV Configuration: OBV 1. - BV-6 Boost Vehicle Test Flight Nation: USA. Agency: OSC. Apogee: 1,810 km (1,120 mi). Successful first launch of the prototype of the three-stage version of the Taurus launch vehicle being developed by Orbital Sciences for Boeing for use in the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. The vehicle launched the dummy payload on a trajectory over the Pacific Ocean, reaching an altitude of 2100 km and traveling 6500 km down range.
References: 2.
2003 February 15 - 07:00 GMT - Launch Site: Kourou. Launch Complex: ELA2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Ariane. Model: Ariane 44L. LV Configuration: Ariane 44L-3 V159. -
 Intelsat 907 Nation: International. Program: Intelsat. Payload: LS-1300HL. Mass: 4,685 kg (10,328 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: FS-1300. Manufacturer: Space Systems/Loral. Agency: Intelsat. Perigee: 35,785 km (22,235 mi). Apogee: 35,789 km (22,238 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,436.10 min. COSPAR: 2003-007A. USAF Sat Cat: 27683. Final Ariane 4 launch. Intelsat 907 was scheduled to be in service March 2003 and provide enhanced C-band coverage for the Americas, Africa and Europe and high-power Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and Africa. The satellite replaced Intelsat 605 at 332.5 deg E. With more than twice the Ku-band power, Intelsat 907 would support corporate broadcast distribution and broadband applications including high speed Internet access, multicasting and streaming. Users of the new satellite would require 1.0 m Ku-band antennae to access the satellite. Flexible transponder activation allowed use of Ku-Band for 14 out of 16 channels. With a total of up to 76 C-Band 36 MHz equivalent unit transponders, Intelsat 907 provided 19% more capacity than the satellite it replaced. C-band footprints included full coverage of South and Central America, broad coverage over Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and connectivity to North America. As of 2007 Mar 11 located at 27.53W drifting at 0.006W degrees per day.
References: 2, 554.
2003 February 24 - Launch Site: Mojave. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tier One. - White Knight Flight 17 Nation: USA. Program: X-Prize. Spacecraft: SpaceShipOne. Flight Time: 2.8 hours Pilot: Binnie Copilot: Melvill. Objectives: Evaluate performance of updated engines. Measure effect of new canted wingtips. Test new landing gear doors and upgraded INS hardware. Results: New and different engine irregularities at highest altitudes. Further mods are needed for adequate ECS humidity control. Canted wingtips solved the dihedral effect problem. No flying qualities issues remain.
References: 392.
2003 March 7 - Launch Site: Mojave. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Tier One. - White Knight Flight 18 Nation: USA. Program: X-Prize. Spacecraft: SpaceShipOne. Flight Time: 3.3 hours Pilot: Melvill Copilot: Cory Bird. Objectives: Revised ECS configuration evaluation. Multiple SFO (simulated flame out) approaches to assess updated flight director steering cues. Results: New ECS configuration results encouraging. Engines returned to depot facility for second overhaul repair.
References: 392.
2003 March 11 - 00:59 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC37B. Launch Pad: SLC37B. Launch Vehicle: Delta IV. Model: Delta IV Medium. LV Configuration: Delta 4M D4-2 (296) 4040. - USA 167 Nation: USA. Program: DSCS. Payload: DSCS III A-3. Mass: 1,235 kg (2,722 lb). Class: Communications. Spacecraft: DSCS III. Agency: USAF. COSPAR: 2003-008A. USAF Sat Cat: 27684. First flight of a fully cryogenic orbital launch vehicle. Delayed from December 2001, February 2, 6, 8, 11, 12 and March 8 2003. Satellite mas 2,733 kg with kick stage. References: 2.
2003 March 12 - 09:29 GMT - Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: LF05. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Peacekeeper. LV Configuration: Peacekeeper 32PA. - GT-32PA - 8 RVs Functional Dependency gate operational test launch Nation: USA. Agency: USAF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). ICBM Demonstration Flight - Dummy Warheads. References: 2.
2003 March 25 - 09:50 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 10CM1. LV Configuration: Black Brant 10CM1 NASA 35.034UE. - HEX H Aurora / chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 160 km (90 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 25 - 10:09 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC3. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Terrier Improved Orion NASA 41.034UE. - HEX V Aurora / chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 26 - 06:00 GMT - Launch Site: Balasore. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Prithvi. - Prithvi-2? Nation: India. Agency: IDRDL. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 27 - 09:27 GMT - Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Topol. Model: Topol. - Operational test Nation: Russia. Agency: RVSN RF. Apogee: 1,000 km (600 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 27 - 12:09 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: -. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 9. LV Configuration: Black Brant IX NASA 36.206UE. - JOULE Aurora / chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 27 - 12:12 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC1. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Black Brant. Model: Black Brant 5C. LV Configuration: Black Brant VC NASA 21.131UE. - JOULE Auroral/release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Apogee: 110 km (60 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 27 - 12:13 GMT - Launch Site: Poker Flat. Launch Complex: LC2. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: Terrier. Model: Terrier Improved Orion. LV Configuration: Terrier Improved Orion NASA 41.029UE. - JOULE Aurora / chemical release mission Nation: USA. Agency: NASA GSFC. Apogee: 180 km (110 mi). References: 2.
2003 March 28 - 01:27 GMT - Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Y. Launch Pad: -. Launch Vehicle: H-2. Model: H-IIA 2024. LV Configuration: H-IIA 2024 H-IIA-5F. -
 IGS-1a Nation: Japan. Mass: 850 kg (1,870 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Military. Spacecraft: IGS. Perigee: 483 km (300 mi). Apogee: 495 km (307 mi). Inclination: 97.30 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 2003-009A. USAF Sat Cat: 27698. Optical reconnaisance satellite. First Japanese military space mission. Dual payload. Delayed from February 2003. The Tanegashima facility was under strict security, guarded by 400 police officers wearing bullet-proof vests. Waters near the pad were patrolled by the coast guard.
References: 2.
- IGS-1b Nation: Japan. Mass: 1,200 kg (2,600 lb). Class: Surveillance. Type: Radarsat. Spacecraft: IGS. Perigee: 489 km (303 mi). Apogee: 500 km (310 mi). Inclination: 97.30 deg. Period: 94.20 min. COSPAR: 2003-009B. USAF Sat Cat: 27699. Radar satellite. References: 2.
2003 March 31 - 22:09 GMT - Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: LC17A. Launch Pad: SLC17A. Launch Vehicle: Delta. Model: Delta 7925-9.5. LV Configuration: Delta 7925-9.5 D297. - USA 168 Nation: USA. Program: Navstar. Payload: GPS 2R-9 / Navstar 52. Mass: 2,032 kg (4,479 lb). Class: Navigation. Spacecraft: GPS Block 2R. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Agency: USAF. Perigee: 19,985 km (12,418 mi). Apogee: 20,376 km (12,661 mi). Inclination: 55.00 deg. Period: 717.90 min. COSPAR: 2003-010A. USAF Sat Cat: 27704. Delayed from May 16, July 25, November 14, 2002, and February 6, 2003. Timely replenishment of GPS constellation. References: 2.
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