August 19, 1970 12:11 pm
Skynet IB
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Thor Delta M
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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First generation satellite providing communications for the British armed forces.
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:11 UTC
Window Close
12:11 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 19, 1970 · 12:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Skynet IB
Rocket
Thor Delta M
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
First generation satellite providing communications for the British armed forces.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 17A
Launch Overview
Window Open
12:11 UTC
Window Close
12:11 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 19, 1970 · 12:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 17A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Skynet IB
Rocket
Thor Delta M
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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