May 16, 1973 4:40 pm
KH-8 38
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Titan 24B
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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KH-8 Block 3 high resolution reconnaissance satellite.
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:40 UTC
Window Close
16:40 UTC
Lift Off
May 16, 1973 · 16:40 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-8 38
Rocket
Titan 24B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
KH-8 Block 3 high resolution reconnaissance satellite.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 4W
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:40 UTC
Window Close
16:40 UTC
Lift Off
May 16, 1973 · 16:40 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 4W
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
KH-8 38
Rocket
Titan 24B
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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