May 14, 1991 3:52 pm
NOAA 12
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Atlas E
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Fourth generation NOAA meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:52 UTC
Window Close
15:52 UTC
Lift Off
May 14, 1991 · 15:52 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
NOAA 12
Rocket
Atlas E
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Fourth generation NOAA meteorological satellite
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:52 UTC
Window Close
15:52 UTC
Lift Off
May 14, 1991 · 15:52 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
NOAA 12
Rocket
Atlas E
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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