February 9, 1978 9:17 pm
FLTSATCOM 1
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Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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FLTSATCOM satellite for US Navy, Air Force and presidential communications
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:17 UTC
Window Close
21:17 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 9, 1978 · 21:17 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
FLTSATCOM 1
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
FLTSATCOM satellite for US Navy, Air Force and presidential communications
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Launch Complex 36A
Launch Overview
Window Open
21:17 UTC
Window Close
21:17 UTC
Lift Off
Feb 9, 1978 · 21:17 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 36A
Target Orbit
Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
FLTSATCOM 1
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Destination
Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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