June 27, 1979 3:51 pm
NOAA 6
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Atlas F
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Third generation LEO meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:51 UTC
Window Close
15:51 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 27, 1979 · 15:51 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
NOAA 6
Rocket
Atlas F
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Third generation LEO meteorological satellite
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:51 UTC
Window Close
15:51 UTC
Lift Off
Jun 27, 1979 · 15:51 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
NOAA 6
Rocket
Atlas F
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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