March 16, 1974 8:00 am
DMSP-5B F5
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Thor Burner 2A
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Military meteorological satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open
08:00 UTC
Window Close
08:00 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 16, 1974 · 08:00 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 F5
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
08:00 UTC
Window Close
08:00 UTC
Lift Off
Mar 16, 1974 · 08:00 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 F5
Rocket
Thor Burner 2A
Destination
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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