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April 8, 1970 8:17 am

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Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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Meteorological research and development satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open 08:17 UTC
Window Close 08:17 UTC
Lift Off Apr 8, 1970 · 08:17 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Nimbus 4
Rocket Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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Meteorological research and development satellite

Height

LEO Payload

Total Launches

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United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2E
Launch Overview
Window Open 08:17 UTC
Window Close 08:17 UTC
Lift Off Apr 8, 1970 · 08:17 UTC
Launch Facility Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad Space Launch Complex 2E
Target Orbit Polar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Nimbus 4
Rocket Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Destination Polar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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