November 10, 1967 5:53 pm

ESSA 6

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Thor Delta E1

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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November 10, 1967 5:53 pm

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The ESSA series was the second generation of US meterological satellites after the TIROS (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) series. They were also called OT (Operational TIROS), TOS (TIROS Operational Satellite).
Launch Overview
Window Open 17:53 UTC
Window Close 17:53 UTC
Lift Off Nov 10, 1967 · 17:53 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload ESSA 6
Rocket Thor Delta E1
Destination Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
The ESSA series was the second generation of US meterological satellites after the TIROS (Television & Infra-Red Observation Satellite) series. They were also called OT (Operational TIROS), TOS (TIROS Operational Satellite).

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LEO Payload

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United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2E
Launch Overview
Window Open 17:53 UTC
Window Close 17:53 UTC
Lift Off Nov 10, 1967 · 17:53 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload ESSA 6
Rocket Thor Delta E1
Destination Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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