May 1, 1978 3:05 am
DMSP-5D1 F3
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Thor DSV-2U
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Military meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:05 UTC
Window Close
03:05 UTC
Lift Off
May 1, 1978 · 03:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5D1 F3
Rocket
Thor DSV-2U
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Military meteorological satellite
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 10W
Launch Overview
Window Open
03:05 UTC
Window Close
03:05 UTC
Lift Off
May 1, 1978 · 03:05 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5D1 F3
Rocket
Thor DSV-2U
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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