October 2, 1972 8:10 pm

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Atlas Burner 2

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Cylindrical satellite used to calibrate optical and radar ground equipment.
Launch Overview
Window Open 20:10 UTC
Window Close 20:10 UTC
Lift Off Oct 2, 1972 · 20:10 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad 576A1
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Radcat
Rocket Atlas Burner 2
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Cylindrical satellite used to calibrate optical and radar ground equipment.

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United States Air Force
576A1
Launch Overview
Window Open 20:10 UTC
Window Close 20:10 UTC
Lift Off Oct 2, 1972 · 20:10 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad 576A1
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Radcat
Rocket Atlas Burner 2
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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