March 24, 1972 8:46 am
DMSP-5B F2
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Thor Burner 2A
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Military meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:46 UTC
Window Close
08:46 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 24, 1972 · 08:46 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5B F2
Rocket
Thor Burner 2A
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Military meteorological satellite
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 10W
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:46 UTC
Window Close
08:46 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 24, 1972 · 08:46 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 10W
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
DMSP-5B F2
Rocket
Thor Burner 2A
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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