August 7, 1971 12:11 am
LOADS 2
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Atlas F
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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High-density satellite designed to obtain atmospheric density data at low altitudes.
Launch Overview
Window Open
00:11 UTC
Window Close
00:11 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 7, 1971 · 00:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
576A2
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
LOADS 2
Rocket
Atlas F
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
High-density satellite designed to obtain atmospheric density data at low altitudes.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
576A2
Launch Overview
Window Open
00:11 UTC
Window Close
00:11 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 7, 1971 · 00:11 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
576A2
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
LOADS 2
Rocket
Atlas F
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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