February 24, 1979 8:20 am
Solwind
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Atlas F/OIS
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Experimental scientific satellite dedicated to solar wind
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:20 UTC
Window Close
08:20 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 24, 1979 · 08:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Solwind
Rocket
Atlas F/OIS
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Experimental scientific satellite dedicated to solar wind
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 3W
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:20 UTC
Window Close
08:20 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 24, 1979 · 08:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 3W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Solwind
Rocket
Atlas F/OIS
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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