April 24, 1996 12:27 pm
MSX
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Delta II
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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MSX (Midcourse Space Experiment) demonstrated different multispectral imaging technologies to identify and track ballistic missiles during flight by observing rocket launches and orbital debris. Additionally it measured the composition and dynamics of the Earth’s atmosphere by observing ozone, chloroflourocarbons, carbon dioxide and methane.
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:27 UTC
Window Close
12:27 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 24, 1996 · 12:27 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
MSX
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
MSX (Midcourse Space Experiment) demonstrated different multispectral imaging technologies to identify and track ballistic missiles during flight by observing rocket launches and orbital debris. Additionally it measured the composition and dynamics of the Earth’s atmosphere by observing ozone, chloroflourocarbons, carbon dioxide and methane.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2W
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:27 UTC
Window Close
12:27 UTC
Lift Off
Apr 24, 1996 · 12:27 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
MSX
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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