August 3, 1981 9:56 am
Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2
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Delta 3913
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Magnetospheric research satellites placed in polar coplanar orbits, allowing simultaneous measurements at high and low altitudes
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:56 UTC
Window Close
09:56 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 3, 1981 · 09:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2
Rocket
Delta 3913
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Magnetospheric research satellites placed in polar coplanar orbits, allowing simultaneous measurements at high and low altitudes
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2W
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:56 UTC
Window Close
09:56 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 3, 1981 · 09:56 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Dynamics Explorer 1 & 2
Rocket
Delta 3913
Destination
Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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