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October 17, 1971 1:36 pm

ASTEX

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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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USAF satellite designed to test advanced development payloads
Launch Overview
Window Open 13:36 UTC
Window Close 13:36 UTC
Lift Off Oct 17, 1971 · 13:36 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload ASTEX
Rocket Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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USAF satellite designed to test advanced development payloads

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LEO Payload

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United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 1W
Launch Overview
Window Open 13:36 UTC
Window Close 13:36 UTC
Lift Off Oct 17, 1971 · 13:36 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 1W
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload ASTEX
Rocket Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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