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DAPP 15

Thor Burner 1 launch from Vandenberg (United States) on March 31, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 31, 1966 · 05:41 UTCLaunch 1966-026Launch no. 550 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad 4300B6
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySAC 4300SSUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 31, 1966, 05:41
Launch designation
1966-026
Mission
DAPP 15
Flight name
DAPP/OPS 0340
Vehicle flight ID
147
Flight code
RESORT HOTEL

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,116 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.072 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 03401966-026ANORAD 2125US Air Force Space Systems DivisionMeteorology72 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.