June 20, 1987 2:34 am
DMSP-5D2 F8
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Atlas E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Military meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
02:34 UTC
Window Close
02:34 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 20, 1987 · 02:34 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5D2 F8
Rocket
Atlas E
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 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
02:34 UTC
Window Close
02:34 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 20, 1987 · 02:34 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5D2 F8
Rocket
Atlas E
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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