December 16, 1973 6:18 am
AE-C
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Delta 1900
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Scientific satellite dedicated to photochemical processes in the Earth’s atmosphere
Launch Overview
Window Open
06:18 UTC
Window Close
06:18 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 16, 1973 · 06:18 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Elliptical Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
AE-C
Rocket
Delta 1900
Destination
Elliptical Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Scientific satellite dedicated to photochemical processes in the Earth’s atmosphere
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2W
Launch Overview
Window Open
06:18 UTC
Window Close
06:18 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 16, 1973 · 06:18 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
Elliptical Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
AE-C
Rocket
Delta 1900
Destination
Elliptical Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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